There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Neath by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 2m£63–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus 201 / ...
5h 4m£27–48Drive 140.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Neathcar 140.1 mi
2h 32m£35–50Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 24m£60–114
Exeter to Neath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Neath is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Neath. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Neath. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Neath via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Exeter and Neath is 153 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Neath without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Exeter to Neath, including transfers.
Exeter to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Neath is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Neath via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Neath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Neath is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Exeter to Neath.
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