How to travel from Newport to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Bristol is around 42km (26 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 32min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newport to Bristol by train, bus, taxi 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 Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration32min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Duration40min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bristol.

  • Duration33min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

Star Taxis

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration33min
  • Distance49km (30 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Newport to Bristol by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £13 ($15).

The distance between Newport and Bristol is around 42km (26 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 31km (20 miles)

It takes around 32min to get from Newport and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 33min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Bristol is to take the train which takes around 32min and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Bristol. It typically takes around 32min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newport and Bristol with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 32min.

Great Western Railway run train services between Newport and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 32min, 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 Newport and Bristol. It typically takes around 40min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newport and Bristol with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 40min.

National Express run regular bus services between Newport and Bristol. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 32min.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. 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 Bristol. The distance is around 49km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 33min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 32min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Bristol

Transport options from Newport to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
32min
£13($15)
hourly42km (26 miles)
Bus
40min
£5($6)
hourly49km (30 miles)
Taxi
33min
£76($90)
on demand49km (30 miles)
Drive
33min
£8($10)
on demand49km (30 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol