There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 34m£73–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
10h 11m£40–65Drive 177.8 mi
- Drive from Neath to Launcestoncar 177.8 mi
3h 24m£44–64Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 26m£71–135
Neath to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Launceston is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 7 and arriving at Westgate Street via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Okehampton via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Neath and Launceston is 197 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Neath to Launceston, including transfers.
Neath to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bay Campus station.
Neath to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Launceston is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Kensey Valley Meadow via Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 7 to Westgate Street via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 10h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Neath to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Neath to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Launceston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Neath to Launceston.
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