The distance between Derby and Newport is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby to Newport by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newport → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newport (S Wales).
Take the bus to Newport South Wales Train Station.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Newport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Derby and Newport is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Derby and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Newport is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Newport. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Newport with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.
CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Newport. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Derby and Newport with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 50m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Derby and Newport. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Newport. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £72($85) | hourly | 221km (137 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £25($29) | once daily | 449km (279 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £38($45) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
The following major airports near Newport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.