The cheapest and fastest coaches from Neath to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Neath to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Neath to Cardiff will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 buses that leave Neath for Cardiff every day 2 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 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 39 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Neath to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Neath to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 48 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Neath to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Neath to Cardiff coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:43 Neath | 1h32 | 13:15 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:55 Neath | 1h39 | 18:34 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Neath to Cardiff
Buses from Neath to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: Neath to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Neath to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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