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Compare train and bus for Newport to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Southampton:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Southampton costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $38 (€31) 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 Newport to Southampton
How to get from Newport to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM6h30Newport10:45 PMSouthampton$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:15 PM6h30Newport10:45 PMSouthampton$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:15 PM6h30Newport10:45 PMSouthampton$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:25 PM6h35Newport9:00 PMSouthampton$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Southampton:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Southampton costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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