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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Paignton is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Great Western Road via Bay Campus, Bus Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Neath to Paignton?

The distance between Neath and Paignton is 181 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Neath to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Paignton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Neath to Paignton train from?

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

Train or bus from Neath to Paignton?

The best way to get from Neath to Paignton is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Neath to Paignton bus arrive?

Neath to Paignton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Neath to Paignton train arrive?

Neath to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Neath to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Paignton is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Neath to Paignton.

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

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Neath to Paignton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Neath to Paignton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton AbbotEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 24m
£35–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Road404 / ...
6h 57m
£18–43
Drive 162 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Paignton162 mi
2h 52m
£41–59
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
5h 34m
£55–107
Bus via Cardiff
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde StreetCp5
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Road404 / ...
7h 48m
£30–68

Neath to Paignton by train

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Distance: 179.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Great Western Road via Bay Campus, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 6h 57m.

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