There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Preston - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h£75–149Drive 189.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Preston to Neathcar 189.9 mi
3h 57m£48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bay Campusbus 111 / ...
8h 31m£54–127
Preston to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Neath is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Neath. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Neath via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Preston and Neath is 228 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Neath without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Preston to Neath, including transfers.
Preston to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Neath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Neath is to train which takes 5h and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Preston to Neath via Crewe in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Alfred Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bay Campus in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Neath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Neath is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Preston to Neath.
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