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Compare train and bus for Newport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$52 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Swansea:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Swansea costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Swansea
Trains from Newport to Swansea run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:52, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 12:52 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Newport to Swansea trainsCross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Newport and Swansea from $13 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
first_great_western
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Trains from Newport to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Newport to Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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