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Compare train and bus for Newport to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. 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 $12, 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 | $12 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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 Newport to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Newport to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Bristol:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Bristol costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
The journey is about 18m faster (35m by train vs 53m 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 Newport to Bristol
How to get from Newport to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 PM 0h40 Newport, Queensway 9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:15 PM 0h40 Newport, Queensway 9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
NX2166:50 PM 0h30 Newport, Kingsway 7:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G150069:42 AM 0h35 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) 10:17 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
W349748:41 AM 0h37 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) 9:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
G151859:13 AM 0h39 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) 9:52 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM 0h41 Newport, Queensway 12:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 AM 0h40 Newport, Queensway 3:25 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 AM 0h40 Newport, Queensway 2:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Bristol:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Bristol costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Queensway and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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