There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 12m£71–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campusbus 201 / ...
5h 51m£30–51Drive 164.4 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Neathcar 164.4 mi
3h 32m£41–59
Portsmouth to Neath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Neath is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Neath is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Neath. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Neath via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Neath is 178 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Neath without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Portsmouth to Neath, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Neath is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Neath via Cardiff Central in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Alfred Street via Sophia Gardens and Bay Campus in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bay Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Neath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Portsmouth to Neath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Neath is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Portsmouth to Neath.
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