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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Neath is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Neath is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Neath?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Neath via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Penarth to Neath?

The distance between Penarth and Neath is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Neath without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Penarth to Neath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Neath train from?

Penarth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Where does the Penarth to Neath train arrive?

Penarth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Neath?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Neath is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Penarth to Neath.

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

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Where can I stay near Neath?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Neath.

Penarth to Neath - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Penarth to Neath by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain Cardiff Central - Swansea / ...
1h 20m
£16–37
Drive 40.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penarth to Neathcar 40.2 mi
50 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penarth to Neathtaxi 40.2 mi
50 min
£85–110

Penarth to Neath by train

331Weekly Trains

1h 20mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Neath, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Neath hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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