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Compare train and bus for Newport to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Newport to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Newport to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Cardiff:
A train is $0.17 (€0.14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport to Cardiff costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South Wales, Newport Bus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Newport Bus.
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