What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Neath?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Neath is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Neath?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Neath is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Neath?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Neath. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Neath via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Neath?

The distance between Holyhead and Neath is 271 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Neath without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Neath without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Neath?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Holyhead to Neath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Neath train from?

Holyhead to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Neath?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Neath is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Holyhead to Neath train arrive?

Holyhead to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Neath?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Neath is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Holyhead to Neath.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Neath?

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Where can I stay near Neath?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Neath.

Holyhead to Neath - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Neath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NeathLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 36m
£61–127
Drive 164.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Neath164.7 mi
4h 12m
£41–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6T1c
10h 28m

Holyhead to Neath by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.4 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Neath, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Neath Bus Station Stand 10 via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Port Talbot Parkway Stand 5 in around 10h 28m.

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