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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Cardiff to Newport by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Newport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Newport:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Newport costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Newport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Newport, Kingsway.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Newport by train.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, FlixBus, National Express, Newport Bus to go to Newport by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales.
- 3 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales, FlixBus, National Express, Newport Bus.
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