There are 3 ways to get from Neath to Penzance by train or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
6h 50m£44–165Drive 245.5 mi
- Drive from Neath to Penzancecar 245.5 mi
4h 32m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 24m£97–156
Neath to Penzance by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Penzance is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Neath and Penzance is 284 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 50m and costs £40 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Neath to Penzance, including transfers.
Neath to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Penzance is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Neath to Penzance.
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What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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