There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 32m£81–153Drive 177.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Neath to Launcestoncar 177.8 mi
3h 24m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
10h 23mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus 66
7h 56m£71–133
Neath to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Launceston is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 6 and arriving at Westgate Street via Swansea University, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Okehampton via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Neath and Launceston is 197 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Neath to Launceston, including transfers.
Neath to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.
Neath to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Launceston is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Kensey Valley Meadow via Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 6 to Westgate Street via Swansea University, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 10h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Tenby House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Clifton Place to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Clifton Place to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Neath to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Neath to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Launceston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Neath to Launceston.
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