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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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 $41, and a bus costs an average of $62.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Newport:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Newport costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
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How to get from Reading to Newport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Newport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 PM1h11Reading5:21 PMNewport$661One-way0 transfers
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4:10 PM1h11Reading5:21 PMNewport$661One-way0 transfers
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4:10 PM1h11Reading5:21 PMNewport$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Newport:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Newport costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 12 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Newport by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newport by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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