There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Neathtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
2h 57m£73–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea Universitybus Uk084
4h 28m£20–30Drive 124.8 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Neathcar 124.8 mi
2h 17m£31–44Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 12m£76–129Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 6m£54–111
Birmingham to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Neath is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Neath. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Alfred Street via Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Neath. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Neath via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Birmingham and Neath is 146 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Neath without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Birmingham to Neath, including transfers.
Birmingham to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Birmingham to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Neath is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Neath via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea University once daily. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Hereford to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Neath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea University station.
Birmingham to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Neath is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Birmingham to Neath.
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