How to travel from Dundee to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Newport is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dundee to Newport by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NewportDundee if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Newport South Wales Train Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance691km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Newport

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Newport by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Dundee and Newport is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dundee and Newport by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Newport is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Newport. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Dundee and Newport. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Dundee and Newport. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dundee and Newport. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Dundee and Newport. The distance is around 691km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Newport is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Dundee to Newport

Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Newport

Transport options from Dundee to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 35m
£120($145)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, Fly3h 40m
£245($285)
hourly634km (394 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane3h 55m
£305($360)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 5m
£110($130)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 35m
£355($420)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 35m
£140($170)
hourly659km (409 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
£190($220)
every 2 hours681km (423 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street8h 10m
£230($275)
once daily795km (494 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
£55($65)
twice daily827km (514 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
£120($140)
on demand691km (429 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