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 £45 - £100 and takes 16h 52m.

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 8m 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 Bay Campus, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

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, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Neath to Stranraer?

The distance between Neath and Stranraer is 508 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 11h 21m and costs £95 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m 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 Bay Campus station.

Where do I catch the Neath to Stranraer train from?

Neath to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, 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 52m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Neath to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Neath to Stranraer train arrive?

Neath to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, 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 8m to drive from Neath to Stranraer.

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

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 21m
£99–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 52m
£45–98
Drive 377.6 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Stranraer377.6 mi
7h 8m
£94–135
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 21m
£73–157
Train
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 37m
£73–280
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 1m
£51–112
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Neath to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 13m
£75–169
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 17m
£101–254
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 20m
£101–234

Neath to Stranraer by train

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11h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

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 Bay Campus, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Neath to Stranraer via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 11h 37m.

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