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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Southampton to Newport:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Newport costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
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How to get from Southampton to Newport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Newport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 AM7h10Southampton5:55 PMNewport$291One-way0 transfers
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10:45 AM7h10Southampton5:55 PMNewport$291One-way0 transfers
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10:45 AM7h10Southampton5:55 PMNewport$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Newport:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Newport costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Newport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Newport, Kingsway.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newport by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Newport by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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