How to travel from Newport to Bath, United Kingdom
The distance between Newport and Bath is around 60km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 49min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Newport to Bath by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Newport if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Bath Spa.
- Duration49min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£17($20)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Bath.
- Duration51min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£110($130)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Bath
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newport to Bath by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 49min.
The distance between Newport and Bath is around 60km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)
It takes around 49min to get from Newport and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Bath is to take the train which takes around 49min and will set you back approx £17 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Bath. It typically takes around 49min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newport and Bath with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 49min.
Great Western Railway run train services between Newport and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 49min, 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 Newport and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 49min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 49min.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Newport and Bath. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 49min and will usually cost around £17 ($20).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Bath
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 49min | £17($20) | hourly | 60km (38 miles) |
Taxi | 51min | £110($130) | on demand | 71km (44 miles) |
Drive | 51min | £13($15) | on demand | 71km (44 miles) |
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Airports near Bath
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Bath
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Bath
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Bath