There are 4 ways to get from Ilfracombe 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 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neathtrain
6h 10m£85–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9bus 202 / ...
8h 46m£32–91Drive 157.3 mi
- Drive from Ilfracombe to Neathcar 157.3 mi
3h 26m£39–56Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain
6h 59m£85–168
Ilfracombe to Neath by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilfracombe to Neath is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ilfracombe to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Neath station. However, there are services departing from Garage and arriving at Neath Bus Station Stand 10 via Bus Station, Bus Station and Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilfracombe to Neath. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Neath via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Neath is 206 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Neath without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ilfracombe to Neath, including transfers.
Ilfracombe to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Ilfracombe to Neath is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Ilfracombe, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a bus from The Bastille to Neath via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garage to Neath Bus Station Stand 10 via Queen Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ilfracombe to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Ilfracombe to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilfracombe to Neath is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ilfracombe to Neath.
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