How to travel from Leeds to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Newport is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Leeds 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 Bristol Parkway.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)

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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Newport

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Newport by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).

The distance between Leeds and Newport is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Leeds and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Newport is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Newport. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Leeds and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Leeds and Newport. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leeds and Newport with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 25m.

FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Leeds and Newport. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Newport. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) 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 Leeds and Newport. The distance is around 345km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

How do I get from Leeds to Newport

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Newport

Transport options from Leeds to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£110($135)
hourly350km (218 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4hrs
£95($115)
every 2 hours324km (201 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 35m
£170($200)
hourly811km (504 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
£22($26)
once daily384km (238 miles)
Bus to Newport South Wales Train Station6h 25m
£23($27)
every 20 mins402km (250 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£60($71)
on demand345km (214 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