Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $43.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newport:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newport costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
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.
11:05 AM6h50Plymouth5:55 PMNewport$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:05 AM6h50Plymouth5:55 PMNewport$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:05 AM6h50Plymouth5:55 PMNewport$171One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Newport
Travel to Newport 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 Plymouth to Newport.

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newport:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newport costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Newport as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Bristol, Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newport by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Newport by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Travelling from Plymouth to Newport: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

