There are 5 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to NeathCardiff Central - Swansea / ...
2h 11m£12–26Drive 24 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath24 mi
26 min£6–9Bus
- Take the bus from RAFA Club to BulwarkT4
- Take the bus from Free Street to Neath stationT6
2h 56mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath24 mi
26 min£50–65Line 172 bus, line 8 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station172 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 10 to Woolpack8
- Take the bus from Woolpack to Neath Bus Station Stand 7X7 / ...
3h 28m
Merthyr Tydfil to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath station. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Neath station via Free Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Neath via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Neath is 62 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £11 - £26.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath, including transfers.
Merthyr Tydfil to Neath bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £11 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Neath station via Bulwark and Free Street in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from RAFA Club to Bulwark
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- adventuretravel.cymru
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 10 to Woolpack
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Woolpack to Neath Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 01639 751067
- mail@dansa.org.uk
- Website
- dansa.org.uk
Bus from Woolpack to Neath Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.dansa.org.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Winter's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1443 690 000
Valley Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1685 388 860
Ran's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1685 377 777
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More Questions & Answers
Merthyr Tydfil to Neath bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Bulwark station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Neath is 24 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Neath.
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