How to travel from Dunfermline to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Newport is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Newport by plane, 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 NewportDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance629km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Newport

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Newport by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Dunfermline and Newport is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Newport by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Newport is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Newport. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline 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 5h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Dunfermline and Newport. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Dunfermline and Newport. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Stagecoach East Scotland and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Newport. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Newport. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 2h 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 Dunfermline and Newport. The distance is around 629km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Newport is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Newport

Transport options from Dunfermline to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 35m
£115($135)
hourly585km (364 miles)
Train and Plane2h 40m
£200($235)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 35m
£130($155)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 40m
£100($115)
hourly646km (402 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
£165($195)
every 2 hours614km (381 miles)
Train to Bristol Parkway7h 10m
£200($235)
every 2 hours746km (464 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
£48($57)
twice daily760km (472 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£110($130)
on demand629km (391 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