How to travel from Bristol to Newport

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Newport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 19 miles (31 km)

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€19

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€20

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1h 3m

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33m

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1h 16m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Newport is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newport:

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newport costing on average €19.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Newport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Newport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Newport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Newport among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 8m faster (33m by train vs 41m by car) and roughly €0.38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€19 vs €20). 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.

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from Bristol to Newport

How to get from Bristol to Newport by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Newport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM0h40
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:40 PMNewport, Queensway
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM0h40
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:40 PMNewport, Queensway
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC47822
    6:28 AM0h31
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    6:59 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW34967
    8:57 AM0h32
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:29 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34607
    7:57 AM0h32
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:29 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC42698
    8:22 AM0h34
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:56 AMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 PM0h40
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    9:45 PMNewport, Queensway
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 AM0h40
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    3:30 AMNewport, Queensway
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 AM0h40
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    1:45 AMNewport, Queensway
    51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Newport

Travel to Newport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Newport.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Newport including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Newport is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newport:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newport costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Newport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Newport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 23m.

The distance from Bristol to Newport is approximately 19 miles (31 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Newport is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Newport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Newport:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Newport, Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Newport, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach South Wales, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Newport by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newport by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Newport with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Newport often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newport and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Newport to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Newport is ideal to explore its historic mansions, beautiful coastline, and vibrant cultural scene.

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