The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Newport
Cheapest price
$179
Average price
$219
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Newport will cost around $219 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
It's difficult to get from Plymouth to Newport without transferring at least once.
5:52 PM2h56Plymouth8:48 PMNewport (s Wales)$1791One-way1 transfer
9:27 AM2h35Plymouth12:02 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
10:27 AM2h39Plymouth1:06 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
12:27 PM2h37Plymouth3:04 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
5:27 PM2h40Plymouth8:07 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
9:27 AM2h35Plymouth12:02 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
12:27 PM2h37Plymouth3:04 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
10:27 AM2h39Plymouth1:06 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
5:27 PM2h40Plymouth8:07 PMNewport (s Wales)$2171One-way1 transfer
6:27 PM2h53Plymouth9:20 PMNewport (s Wales)$2241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $179.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$219 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newport:
A bus is $148 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newport costing on average $219 (€176).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
You'll arrive about 1h 54m sooner (2h 53m by train vs 4h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $219 (€176) compared to roughly $52 (€42) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Plymouth to Newport train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Newport trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:25 AM Plymouth | 3h00 | 8:25 AM Newport (s Wales) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Plymouth | 3h02 | 9:22 AM Newport (s Wales) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Newport
Trains from Plymouth to Newport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $179 (€144) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 16:35. The fastest train covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $179 (€144) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 4:35 PM |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Plymouth to Newport trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Plymouth and Newport from $47 (€38). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Plymouth to Newport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Newport 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 Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Plymouth to Newport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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