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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$167
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Glasgow will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $167.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newport for Glasgow on Thu, Aug 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 27 the direct trains cover the 483 km distance in an average of 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 19 m .
On Thu, Aug 27 the slowest trains will take 8 h 19 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Glasgow:
A bus is $24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport to Glasgow costing on average $96.
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Glasgow costing on average $121.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
The journey is about 23m faster (6h 7m by train vs 6h 30m by car) and roughly $57 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($121 vs $178). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Glasgow trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85170+ Y62730+ W34144 | Delayed 9:06 AM 6:02 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP) | 6h38 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W85170+ W35161+ G66987+ W34144 | Delayed 9:06 AM 6:06 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP) | 6h34 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
W85179+ G38945 | Delayed 10:21 AM 6:59 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP) | 7h40 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
C01369+ G39024 | Delayed 9:09 AM 7:32 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP) | 5h43 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W85182 · W85185+ G38947 | Delayed 11:21 AM 8:07 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP) | 7h41 | 3:48 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W33941+ W85179+ G38947 | Delayed 10:09 AM 8:07 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP) | 6h32 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Newport to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 but you can travel from only $54 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 6h 17m.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 17m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 6:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Glasgow by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newport to Glasgow trains use the Newport (South Wales) to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Newport and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newport (South Wales) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Newport (South Wales). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newport (South Wales): Parking, WC.
Available at Newport (South Wales): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newport (South Wales): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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