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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Swanage is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

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 - £60.

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 10 and arriving at Bus Station via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Neath to Swanage?

The distance between Neath and Swanage is 207 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 which takes 6h 36m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Train or bus from Neath to Swanage?

The best way to get from Neath to Swanage is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Neath to Swanage bus arrive?

Neath to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 1903+ 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
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 Wareham
6h 36m
£48–184
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 Bournemouth Station
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station50
8h 43m
£22–90
Drive 153.3 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Swanage153.3 mi
3h 15m
£39–56
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 Bournemouth Square to Bus Station50
6h 54m
£43–71

Neath to Swanage by train and bus

103Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Bus Station via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 to Bus Station via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 43m.

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