There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Neathtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
3h 50m£90–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bay Campusbus 111 / ...
6h 31m£36–91Drive 163 mi
- Drive from Derby to Neathcar 163 mi
3h£41–59Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
3h 56m£92–141Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 36m£95–157
Derby to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Neath is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Neath is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Neath. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Neath via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Derby and Neath is 187 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Neath without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Derby to Neath, including transfers.
Derby to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Neath is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Neath via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alfred Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bay Campus in around 6h 31m.
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Neath is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Derby to Neath.
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