There are 4 ways to get from Neath to St Ives 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 St Erthtrain
7h 24m£116–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
11h 32m£39–83Drive 243.8 mi
- Drive from Neath to St Ivescar 243.8 mi
4h 32m£61–87Train
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 51m£114–211
Neath to St Ives by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to St Ives is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 7 and arriving at The Terrace via Swansea University, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Neath and St Ives is 282 miles. The road distance is 245.3 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to St Ives without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Neath to St Ives, including transfers.
Neath to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.
Neath to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to St Ives is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and St Ives, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Neath to St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 7 to The Terrace via Swansea University, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 32m.
- 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
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- 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
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- 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
- £12–22
- 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 St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Neath to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to St Ives is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Neath to St Ives.
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