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Compare train and bus for London to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 London to Newport
Compare the available ways to get from London to Newport, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Newport:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newport costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $68 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Newport
How to get from London to Newport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Newport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM 2h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:15 AM Newport, Queensway $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 PM 2h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:15 AM Newport, Queensway $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W354194:18 PM 1h29 London Paddington (PAD) 5:47 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W354181:48 PM 1h34 London Paddington (PAD) 3:22 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
W3462412:48 PM 1h35 London Paddington (PAD) 2:23 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
W346323:16 PM 1h39 London Paddington (PAD) 4:55 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM 3h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 3:35 PM Newport, Queensway $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM 3h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:35 PM Newport, Queensway $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM 2h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:15 AM Newport, Queensway $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Newport:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newport costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Newport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Newport, Kingsway.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Newport by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newport by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 19 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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