There are 5 ways to get from Neath to Ilfracombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 19m£46–113Drive via Port Talbot Parkway 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Talbot Parkway to Ilfracombecar 151.8 mi
3h 20m£37–59Bus
- Take the bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 1m£44–85Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 3m£43–109Drive 157.6 mi
- Drive from Neath to Ilfracombecar 157.6 mi
3h 26m£39–56
Neath to Ilfracombe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Ilfracombe is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Ilfracombe is to drive via Port Talbot Parkway which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Lidl via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Neath and Ilfracombe is 206 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Ilfracombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Neath to Ilfracombe, including transfers.
Neath to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bay Campus station.
The best way to get from Neath to Ilfracombe is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 1m.
Neath to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Ilfracombe is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Neath to Ilfracombe.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Ilfracombe, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Lidl via Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Lidl via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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