There are 5 ways to get from Harlech to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Neathtrain
7h 19m£92–158Drive 116.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Neathcar 116.5 mi
3h 20m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
8h 20mTrain, bus via Lampeter
- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain
7h 49m£39–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free Streetbus T4
- Take the bus from Free Street to Neath stationbus T6
8h 53m
Harlech to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Neath is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Neath. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Neath via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Harlech and Neath is 241 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Neath without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Harlech to Neath, including transfers.
Harlech to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Neath is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.
Harlech to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Neath is 117 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Harlech to Neath.
What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Harlech to Neath via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Neath via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6, and Port Talbot Parkway in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Free Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- adventuretravel.cymru
Bus from Free Street to Neath station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- adventuretravel.cymru
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