There are 5 ways to get from Neath to Watchet by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 14m£55–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
6h 4m£25–42Drive 116.9 mi
- Drive from Neath to Watchetcar 116.9 mi
2h 20m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 1m£52–100Drive via Barry 92.3 mi
- Drive from Barry to Watchetcar 92.3 mi
3h 43m£35–59
Neath to Watchet by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Watchet is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Watchet is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 6 and arriving at Brendon Road via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens, Castle Way and Millers Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Taunton via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Neath and Watchet is 140 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Watchet without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Neath to Watchet, including transfers.
Neath to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bay Campus station.
Neath to Watchet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Watchet is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Watchet, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Brendon Road via Bristol Parkway, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Millers Way in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 6 to Brendon Road via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens, County Hall, Castle Way, and Millers Way in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Neath to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Neath to Watchet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Watchet is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Neath to Watchet.
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