There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Penzance 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 via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
6h 55m£115–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 24m£36–80Drive 245.5 mi
- Drive from Neath to Penzancecar 245.5 mi
4h 31m£61–88Train
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 24m£113–218
Neath to Penzance by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 7 and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Swansea University and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Neath and Penzance is 284 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Neath to Penzance, including transfers.
Neath to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.
Neath to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Penzance, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Penzance via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 7 to Penzance Bus Station via Swansea University and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 24m.
- 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 Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
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- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Neath to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Neath to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Penzance is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Neath to Penzance.
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