How to travel from Ely to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Ely and Newport is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ely 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 Kings Cross and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nottingham then take the bus to Newport South Wales Train Station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ely and Newport

There are several options for getting from Ely to Newport by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between Ely and Newport is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Ely and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ely to Newport is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Ely and Newport. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Great Northern, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Ely and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ely and Newport. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Ely and Newport. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

How do I get from Ely to Newport

Compare travel optionsbetween Ely and Newport

Transport options from Ely to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£87($105)
hourly334km (208 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street4hrs
£125($145)
hourly351km (218 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
£175($205)
every 3 hours1,137km (706 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 25m
£48($57)
once daily408km (254 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£52($62)
on demand299km (186 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