Further afield: day trip opportunities from Neath by Train and Bus

The Beacons Bus linking Neath with the Brecon Beacons on Sundays and Bank Holidays starts May2012.

The X63 bus, running several times a day, is an excellent link to some key National Park attractions (Henrhyd Waterfall at Coelbren, Craig y Nos Country Park, Dan yr Ogof Showcaves) and Brecon.

Tickets: The Powys Day Rover ticket is valid on X63 and connecting services from Brecon.

See also http://www.travelbreconbeacons.info/

Neath to the Heart of Wales by Train

One of Wales most outstanding train journeys is the 121 mile link through the scenic heart of Wales between Swansea and Shrewsbury. En route, there are lots of interesting places to visit; Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llanwrtyd Wells, Llandrindod Wells and Knighton, all can be visited there and back in a day (with live music the first Sunday each month).  The morning train on weekdays is through from Neath; otherwise change trains at Swansea.

Tickets: Buy a Day Return to your chosen destination. There are also circular tour and other special offers; go to www.heart-of-wales.co.uk for details.

Neath to the National Botanic Garden by Train and Bus.

One of Wales’ outstanding icons with an amazing collection of over 8000 different plant varieties spread across 560 acres of beautiful countryside; a range of themed gardens and the world’s largest single-spanned glasshouse with the best display of Mediterranean climate zone plants in the Northern Hemisphere. Direct Train from Neath to Carmarthen with Bus 166  connection from the station direct to the Botanic Gardens. No service Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Tickets: Buy a train Day Return ticket from Neath to Carmarthen, and a return ticket on the Bus.