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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Penarth is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Penarth is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Windsor Arcade via Bay Campus, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Penarth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Neath to Penarth?

The distance between Neath and Penarth is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Penarth without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £9 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Neath to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Penarth bus from?

Neath to Penarth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Neath Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Neath to Penarth train from?

Neath to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Neath to Penarth?

The best way to get from Neath to Penarth is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Neath to Penarth bus arrive?

Neath to Penarth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bay Campus station.

Where does the Neath to Penarth train arrive?

Neath to Penarth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Neath to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Penarth is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Neath to Penarth.

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

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Neath to Penarth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PenarthCoryton - Penarth / ...
1h 5m
£9–19
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Bay Campus38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
2h 42m
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Penarth40.2 mi
49 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Neath to Penarth40.2 mi
49 min
£85–110

Neath to Penarth by train

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Neath to Penarth via Cardiff Central in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Windsor Arcade via Bay Campus, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7 in around 2h 42m.

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