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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bay Campus and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Neath to Bournemouth?

The distance between Neath and Bournemouth is 223 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Neath to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Bournemouth bus from?

Neath to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bay Campus station.

Where do I catch the Neath to Bournemouth train from?

Neath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Neath to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Neath to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Neath to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Neath to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Neath to Bournemouth train arrive?

Neath to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Neath to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Bournemouth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Neath to Bournemouth.

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

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Neath to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Bournemouth 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 via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Neath to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 23m
£62–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
7h 32m
£25–70
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Bournemouth147.8 mi
3h 10m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
4h 45m
£42–172

Neath to Bournemouth by train

104Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.8 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Bournemouth via Reading in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Bournemouth Station via Bay Campus and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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