What is the cheapest way to get from Neath to Paignton?

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Paignton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Neath to Paignton?

The fastest way to get from Neath to Paignton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 7 and arriving at Great Western Road via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Neath to Paignton?

The distance between Neath and Paignton is 181 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

How do I travel from Neath to Paignton without a car?

The best way to get from Neath to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Neath to Paignton?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Neath to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Paignton bus from?

Neath to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bay Campus station.

Where do I catch the Neath to Paignton train from?

Neath to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Neath to Paignton?

The best way to get from Neath to Paignton is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Neath to Paignton bus arrive?

Neath to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Neath to Paignton train arrive?

Neath to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Neath to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Paignton is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Neath to Paignton.

How do I get a train ticket from Neath to Paignton?

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Paignton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 26m
£73–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501
8h 1m
£30–51
Drive 162 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Paigntoncar 162 mi
2h 53m
£40–58
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 30m
£69–134

Neath to Paignton by train

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Distance: 179.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Neath to Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 7 to Great Western Road via Bay Campus, Sophia Gardens, and Bampfylde Street in around 8h 1m.

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