Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic some local attractions, events and businesses may not be operating as advertised. Please plan ahead. We recommend that you directly contact the places you are intending to visit before traveling to our destination.
Let’s all work together to keep each other safe by following Welsh Government guidelines whilst enjoying what the Dramatic Heart of Wales has to offer.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic some local attractions, events and businesses may not be operating as advertised. Please plan ahead. We recommend that you directly contact the places you are intending to visit before traveling to our destination.
Let’s all work together to keep each other safe by following Welsh Government guidelines whilst enjoying what the Dramatic Heart of Wales has to offer.
BY ROAD
The M4 motorway runs right along the coastal plain through Port Talbot, while the A465 Heads of the Valleys route runs up and over the county. Both connect easily with the UK motorway network – M50, M5 and M6 – so it’s easy to get here from London, the Midlands and the rest of the UK. You can get real-time updates online at traffic.wales
TRAVEL TIMES
Severn Crossings – 60mins
Birmingham – 2hrs 40mins
Bristol – 1hr 30mins
Cardiff – 40mins
London – 3hrs 30mins
BY RAIL
Neath and Port Talbot both have mainline stations that connect direct to London Paddington. All regions of the UK have frequent links either direct or with one easy interchange.
BY AIR
The County is within easy reach of Cardiff, Bristol, London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, with excellent links by train or coach.
BY BUS
Local buses serve Neath, Port Talbot, Pontardawe and our Valley areas. For more details, please see traveline.cymru
WHERE TO STAY
Hotels, motels, luxury cottages, camping, glamping… they’re all options. Search online at dramaticheart.wales to find the perfect place to stay.
