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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 €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 €10, while a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€61 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Newport:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newport costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 29m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €57 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.
NX50911:00 PM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station1:50 AMNewport, Kingsway€131One-way0 transfers
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NX50911:00 PM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station1:50 AMNewport, Kingsway€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C500445:38 PM1h42London Paddington (PAD)7:20 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)€451One-way0 transfers
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C500397:38 PM1h44London Paddington (PAD)9:22 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)€451One-way0 transfers
C500456:38 PM1h44London Paddington (PAD)8:22 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)€451One-way0 transfers
W34728 · W350436:53 PM2h22London Paddington (PAD)9:15 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)€461One-way1 transfer
NX50910:00 PM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMNewport, Kingsway€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM2h45London, Victoria Coach Station1:15 AMNewport, Queensway€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station2:55 AMNewport, Queensway€191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Newport:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newport costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 28 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 West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Newport by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newport by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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