How to travel from Colchester to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Newport is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colchester to Newport by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Cardiff (CWL).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to NEWPORT South Wales.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance339km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Newport

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Newport by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).

The distance between Colchester and Newport is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Colchester and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Newport is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £78 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Newport. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colchester and Newport. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and Newport. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Newport. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Newport. The distance is around 339km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Newport

Transport options from Colchester to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£78($90)
hourly304km (189 miles)
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
£170($200)
once daily864km (537 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
£265($310)
hourly945km (587 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
£135($160)
once daily1,128km (701 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£14($16)
every 20 mins337km (209 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£59($70)
on demand339km (211 miles)

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Airports near Newport

The following major airports near Newport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport