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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Swanage is to bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Swanage is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Bus Station via Bay Campus, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Neath to Swanage?

The distance between Neath and Swanage is 222 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Swanage without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Neath to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Swanage bus from?

Neath to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bay Campus station.

Train or bus from Neath to Swanage?

The best way to get from Neath to Swanage is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs £26 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Neath to Swanage bus arrive?

Neath to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Neath to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Swanage is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Neath to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Swanage.

Neath to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Swanage 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, bus
best
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 Bournemouth
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
6h 28m
£53–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
9h 43m
£27–80
Drive 153.3 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Swanage153.3 mi
3h 15m
£39–56
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 Wareham
6h 39m
£59–189

Neath to Swanage by train and bus

103Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.9 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Bus Station via Bay Campus, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Neath to Bus Station via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 39m.

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