The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Neath
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Neath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Neath will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Neath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
05:352h01Cardiff07:36Neath£71One-way0 changes
05:352h01Cardiff07:36Neath£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Neath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Neath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 48 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Neath bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Neath coaches for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:20 Cardiff | 1h49 | 09:09 Neath | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:50 Cardiff | 1h18 | 12:08 Neath | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:45 Cardiff | 2h23 | 14:08 Neath | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 31 March | |||||
![]() | 05:35 Cardiff | 2h01 | 07:36 Neath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Neath
Buses from Cardiff to Neath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 28m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
FAQs: Cardiff to Neath coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Neath by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Neath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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