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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 train, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 train costs an average of $82, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-43.50. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 18m 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 Southampton to Newport
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM5h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:05 AMNewport, Queensway$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM5h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:05 AMNewport, Queensway$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C50040+
G008852:15 PM2h08Southampton Central (SOU)4:23 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)$1441One-way1 transfer
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C330971:57 PM2h32Southampton Central (SOU)4:29 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)$821One-way0 transfers
W3500112:57 PM2h33Southampton Central (SOU)3:30 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)$821One-way0 transfers
C50047+
G0087412:15 PM2h08Southampton Central (SOU)2:23 PMNewport (South Wales) (NWP)$1441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h35Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)10:40 PMNewport, Queensway$351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM5h40Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)8:45 PMNewport, Queensway$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM6h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)5:55 PMNewport, Queensway$441One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Newport.

- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Newport, Kingsway.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newport by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newport by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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