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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Neath is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Neath?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Neath. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Neath?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Neath. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Neath via Birmingham New Street and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Leicester to Neath?

The distance between Leicester and Neath is 186 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Neath without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Leicester to Neath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Neath bus from?

Leicester to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Neath train from?

Leicester to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Neath?

The best way to get from Leicester to Neath is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Leicester to Neath bus arrive?

Leicester to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Neath train arrive?

Leicester to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Neath?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Neath is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Leicester to Neath.

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

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Where can I stay near Neath?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Neath.

Leicester to Neath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Neath by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Neathtrain
4h 47m
£84–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bay Campusbus 111 / ...
7h 2m
£39–93
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Neathcar 156.3 mi
3h 1m
£39–56
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Neathtrain
4h 57m
£86–148
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Neathtrain
5h 54m
£73–143

Leicester to Neath by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Neath.

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Distance: 184.8 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Neath, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Neath via Birmingham New Street and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Alfred Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bay Campus in around 7h 2m.

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