There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Plymouth 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 Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 38m£85–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
6h 44m£33–54Drive 183.2 mi
- Drive from Neath to Plymouthcar 183.2 mi
3h 14m£46–66Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 27m£83–158
Neath to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Plymouth is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Plymouth is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 6 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Bay Campus and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Plymouth via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Neath and Plymouth is 205 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Neath to Plymouth, including transfers.
Neath to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bay Campus station.
Neath to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Plymouth via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 6 to Plymouth Coach Station via Bay Campus and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- 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
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Neath to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Neath to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Plymouth is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Neath to Plymouth.
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