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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Newport
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Newport, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newport:
A bus is $57 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newport costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€73) compared to roughly $51 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36 (-€30). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Newport
How to get from Plymouth to Newport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Newport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:10 PM 4h40 Plymouth, Coach Station 11:50 PM Newport, Queensway $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:10 PM 4h40 Plymouth, Coach Station 11:50 PM Newport, Queensway $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01080+
W3541812:27 PM 2h55 Plymouth station (PLY) 3:22 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $127 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01075+W34624
11:27 AM 2h56 Plymouth station (PLY) 2:23 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $127 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01069+W34618
9:27 AM 2h56 Plymouth station (PLY) 12:23 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $127 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01073+W35417
10:27 AM 2h56 Plymouth station (PLY) 1:23 PM Newport (South Wales) (NWP) $127 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 AM 5h30 Plymouth, Coach Station 11:30 AM Newport, Queensway $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 5h50 Plymouth, Coach Station 9:40 PM Newport, Queensway $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 5h51 Plymouth, Coach Station 5:50 AM Newport, Queensway $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newport:
A bus is $57 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newport costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Newport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Newport, Queensway.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Newport by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Newport by train.
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