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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Poole is to bus which costs £20 - £95 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Poole. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Neath to Poole?

The distance between Neath and Poole is 229 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Neath to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Poole bus from?

Neath to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Neath to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Neath to Poole?

The best way to get from Neath to Poole is to train via Reading which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £95 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Neath to Poole bus arrive?

Neath to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Neath to Poole train arrive?

Neath to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Neath to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Poole is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Neath to Poole.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Neath to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 56m
£60–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
7h 51m
£21–91
Drive 143.5 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Poole143.5 mi
3h 2m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
5h 18m
£52–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus StationX6
7h 6m
£55–74

Neath to Poole by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.5 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 to Seldown Coach Station via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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