How to travel from London to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Newport is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London 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.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated byNational Express+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Newport

There are several options for getting from London to Newport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between London and Newport is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (123 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from London 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 London to Newport is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Newport. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Newport with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.

Great Western Railway run train services between London and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 London and Newport. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Newport with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between London and Newport. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 1h 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 London and Newport. The distance is around 219km (136 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 London to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

How do I get from London to Newport

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Newport

Transport options from London to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£55($65)
hourly214km (133 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£8($10)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£38($45)
on demand219km (136 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