There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
3h 56m£80–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus 111 / ...
6h 6m£43–103Drive 171.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Neathcar 171.8 mi
3h 57m£43–61
Manchester to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Neath is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Neath is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Neath. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Manchester and Neath is 208 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Neath without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £140.
The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Neath takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Manchester to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Neath is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Neath, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Neath every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Manchester to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Neath is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manchester to Neath.
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