How to travel from Newport to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Newport to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 97 miles (157 km)

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FAQs: Travel from Newport to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newport and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newport to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Plymouth costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Newport to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Newport to Plymouth is approximately 97 miles (157 km).
The average frequency per day from Newport to Plymouth is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Plymouth 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 Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newport to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newport to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Newport to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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