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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 $11 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Newport
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Newport, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newport:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newport costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
The journey is about 8m faster (33m by train vs 41m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 vs $24). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Newport
How to get from Bristol to Newport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Newport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM 0h40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 10:40 PM Newport, Queensway $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM 0h40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 10:40 PM Newport, Queensway $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C488219:28 AM 0h33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:01 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G150028:57 AM 0h33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:30 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
G154948:29 AM 0h39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:08 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
G15517 · G149359:13 AM 0h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:53 AM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus9:05 PM 0h40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 9:45 PM Newport, Queensway $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM 0h40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 11:50 PM Newport, Queensway $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM 0h45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:45 PM Newport, Queensway $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newport:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newport costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Newport by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Newport by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
- 27 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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