Rome2Rio

How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neathby train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Neath

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neath by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhymney to Cardiff Centraltrain train Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    1h 45m
    £20–41

  2. Drive  26.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neathcar car 26.4 mi
    33 min
    £7–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Bulwarkbus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Free Street to Neath stationbus bus T6
    2h 29m
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neathtaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    33 min
    £110–150

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rhymney to Bridgendtrain train Rhymney - Bridgend
    2h 30m
    £23–41

  6. Line 9 bus, line 8 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 10 to Woolpackbus bus 8
    3. Take the bus from Woolpack to Neath Bus Station 7bus bus X7 / ...
    3h 24m
    £13–18

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neath by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough to Neath.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales and Neath, Wales?

You can take a train from Rhymney to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Neath station via Bulwark and Free Street in around 2h 29m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There