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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Swindon to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $85.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $85 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Newport:
A ferry is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Newport costing on average $80 (€66).
A ferry is $61 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Swindon to Newport costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 12m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
You'll arrive about 1h 52m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 3h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $22 (€18) 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Newport
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Trains from Swindon to Newport run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by ferry.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 6:21 AM |
Last train 7:22 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swindon to Newport trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swindon and Newport from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Swindon to Newport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.
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