There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 3m£58–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay Campus to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stationbus Cp1
6h 16m£30–49Drive 144.7 mi
- Drive from Neath to Southamptoncar 144.7 mi
3h 16m£36–52Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Neath to Filton Abbey Woodtrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 3m£54–103
Neath to Southampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 7 and arriving at Coach Station via Bay Campus and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Southampton Central via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Neath and Southampton is 153 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Neath to Southampton, including transfers.
Neath to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bay Campus station.
Neath to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Southampton Central via Cardiff Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 7 to Coach Station via Bay Campus and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 16m.
- 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
Train from Neath to Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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 Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Neath to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Neath to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Southampton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Neath to Southampton.
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