How to travel from Newport to Cardiff

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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 €4. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €4.

Distance: 10 miles (17 km)

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from Newport to Cardiff

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
12:40PM0h35
Newport, Queensway
01:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$61One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
12:40PM0h35
Newport, Queensway
01:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:40PM0h35
Newport, Queensway
01:15PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$61One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM0h35
Newport, Queensway
05:05PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
$61One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newport to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newport to Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newport and Cardiff including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newport to Cardiff is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Cardiff:

A train is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport to Cardiff costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Newport to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 12m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Newport to Cardiff is approximately 10 miles (17 km).
The average frequency per day from Newport to Cardiff is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newport to Cardiff:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newport to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South Wales, Newport Bus to go to Cardiff by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newport to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales, National Express, FlixBus, Newport Bus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Newport to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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