How to travel from Reading to Newport

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Compare train and bus for Reading to Newport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 train costs an average of €27, and a bus costs an average of €35.

Distance: 87 miles (141 km)

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€49

Average price

Cheapest

€69

Average price

1h 48m

Average total duration

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1h 18m

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30m

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3h 50m

Average total duration

3h 20m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Reading to Newport

How to get from Reading to Newport by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Reading to Newport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
09:03PM5h22
Reading
02:25AMNewport
$861One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
09:03PM5h22
Reading
02:25AMNewport
$861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:03PM3h57
Reading
12:00AMNewport
$861One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading 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 Reading to Newport.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Newport including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Newport is a train with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Newport costing on average $44 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Newport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Newport take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 57m.

The distance from Reading to Newport is approximately 87 miles (141 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Newport is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

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