There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to NeathLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 5m£70–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bay CampusUk940
8h£27–64Drive 143.7 mi
- Drive from Poole to Neath143.7 mi
3h 2m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neath
5h 6m£43–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neath
6h 18m£38–65
Poole to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Neath is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Neath. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Neath via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Poole and Neath is 229 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Neath without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 5m and costs £65 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Poole to Neath, including transfers.
Poole to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Neath is to train via Reading which takes 5h 5m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Neath via Bournemouth and Reading in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Alfred Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bay Campus in around 8h.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Neath is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Poole to Neath.
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