There are 4 ways to get from Ilminster to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 3m£53–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus 201 / ...
5h 24m£23–43Drive 117.9 mi
- Drive from Ilminster to Neathcar 117.9 mi
2h 12m£29–42Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 6m£51–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Neath is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Neath. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Alfred Street via County Hall, Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to Neath. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Neath via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Ilminster and Neath is 136 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Neath without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Ilminster to Neath, including transfers.
Ilminster to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Ilminster to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Neath is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Neath via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Alfred Street via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, and Bay Campus in around 5h 24m.
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ilminster to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Ilminster to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Neath is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ilminster to Neath.
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