What is the cheapest way to get from Neath to Mountain Ash?

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Mountain Ash is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Neath to Mountain Ash?

The fastest way to get from Neath to Mountain Ash is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Mountain Ash station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Mountain Ash station via Pontwalby Bridge and Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Neath to Mountain Ash?

The distance between Neath and Mountain Ash is 57 miles. The road distance is 24.8 miles.

How do I travel from Neath to Mountain Ash without a car?

The best way to get from Neath to Mountain Ash without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £22 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Neath to Mountain Ash?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Neath to Mountain Ash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Mountain Ash bus from?

Neath to Mountain Ash bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Neath Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Neath to Mountain Ash train from?

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

Train or bus from Neath to Mountain Ash?

The best way to get from Neath to Mountain Ash is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £22 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Neath to Mountain Ash bus arrive?

Neath to Mountain Ash bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Pontwalby Bridge station.

Where does the Neath to Mountain Ash train arrive?

Neath to Mountain Ash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Neath to Mountain Ash?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Mountain Ash is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Neath to Mountain Ash.

How do I get a train ticket from Neath to Mountain Ash?

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Where can I stay near Mountain Ash?

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Neath to Mountain Ash - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Mountain Ash by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Mountain Ashtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 54m
£22–51
Drive 24.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Neath to Mountain Ashcar 24.7 mi
30 min
£6–9
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 9 to Pontwalby Bridgebus X7
2. Take the bus from Pontwalby Bridge to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 8
2h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Neath to Mountain Ashtaxi 24.7 mi
30 min
£50–65

Neath to Mountain Ash by train

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Distance: 56.7 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Mountain Ash, Wales?

You can take a train from Neath to Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 9 to Mountain Ash station via Pontwalby Bridge, Aberdare Bus Station, and Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 in around 2h 49m.

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