The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Newport
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Newport will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from Swansea to Newport without transferring at least once.
AW765700 · L64791
AW773500 · L64789
AW773100 · L64095 · L65700
AW773100 · L64095+
P22983
GW590300 · P22797
AW773400+
P22795
AW765700 · L64791
AW773500 · L64789
AW773100 · L64095+
P22983
GW590300 · P22797Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swansea to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Newport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Newport trains for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AW727400 · L64797 | On time 2:15 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h49 | 4:04 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
GW589600 · P22811 | On time 2:38 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h55 | 4:33 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
AW718700 · L64110 · L65744 | On time 3:15 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h08 | 5:23 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2 transfers | |
GW589500 · P22813 | On time 3:38 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h51 | 5:29 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
AW718500 · L64799 | On time 4:15 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h51 | 6:06 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
GW589400 · P22815 | On time 4:33 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h56 | 6:29 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, February 5 | |||||
AW773500 · L64789 | On time 6:15 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h51 | 8:06 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
AW773400+ P22795 | On time 6:45 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h44 | 8:29 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
AW773100 · L64095+ P22983 | On time 7:15 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h57 | 9:12 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2 transfers | |
AW773100 · L64095 · L65700 | On time 7:15 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h08 | 9:23 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2 transfers | |
GW590300 · P22797 | On time 7:33 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h57 | 9:30 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
AW765700 · L64791 | On time 8:15 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1h51 | 10:06 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Newport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Newport
Trains from Swansea to Newport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Newport trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Newport from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Swansea to Newport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Newport
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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