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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Stranraer is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 16h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Stranraer is to drive which takes 7h 11m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Port Rodie via Swansea University, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Stranraer via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Neath to Stranraer?

The distance between Neath and Stranraer is 429 miles. The road distance is 379.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Neath to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Stranraer bus from?

Neath to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.

Where do I catch the Neath to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Neath to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Neath to Stranraer is to bus which takes 16h 14m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £360 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Neath to Stranraer bus arrive?

Neath to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Neath to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Neath to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Stranraer is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Neath to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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Neath to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Neath to Stranraer by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 55m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea University to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
16h 14m
£59–99
Drive 377.6 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Stranraercar 377.6 mi
7h 11m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 35m
£104–219
Train
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 34m
£190–357
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Neath to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 44m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 43m
£132–276
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 27m
£142–288
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
10h 52m
£80–245

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Neath to Stranraer.

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Distance: 426.4 mi
Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Rodie via Swansea University, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Neath to Stranraer via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 11h 34m.

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