There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Neath by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus X24
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 7m£20–45Drive 44.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypool to Neathcar 44.8 mi
53 min£12–17Train
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
2h 16m£23–37Bus
- Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus X24
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bay Campusbus 201 / ...
3h 29m£15–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypool to Neathtaxi 44.8 mi
53 min£190–240
Pontypool to Neath by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Neath is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Neath is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Neath. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Alfred Street via Kingsway K14 and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Neath. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Neath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Pontypool and Neath is 60 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Neath without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 7m and costs £19 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Pontypool to Neath, including transfers.
Pontypool to Neath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Park Road station.
Pontypool to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Neath is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £28 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Neath, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cwmbran to Neath every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Alfred Street via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, and Bay Campus in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Park Road to Market Square 15A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Park Road to Market Square 15A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypool to Neath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Market Square 15A station.
Pontypool to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Neath is 45 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Pontypool to Neath.
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