How to travel from Newport to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Cardiff is around 19km (12 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newport to Cardiff 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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Train

Take the train to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration12min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cathays Park City Hall RH.

  • Duration30min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cardiff.

  • Duration19min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Star Taxis

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration19min
  • Distance22km (14 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Newport to Cardiff by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £7 ($8).

The distance between Newport and Cardiff is around 19km (12 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (11 miles)

It takes around 12min to get from Newport and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Cardiff is to take the train which takes around 12min and will set you back approx £7 ($8).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Cardiff. It typically takes around 12min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newport and Cardiff with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 12min.

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Cardiff. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12min, 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 Cardiff. It typically takes around 30min and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newport and Cardiff with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 30min.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Newport and Cardiff. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 30min 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 Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 12min.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Newport and Cardiff. The distance is around 22km (14 miles) by road and it will take around 19min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 12min and will usually cost around £7 ($8).

How do I get from Newport to Cardiff

Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Cardiff

Transport options from Newport to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
12min
£7($8)
every 20 mins19km (12 miles)
Bus
30min
£4($5)
every 30 mins22km (14 miles)
Taxi
19min
£38($45)
on demand22km (14 miles)
Drive
19min
£4($5)
on demand22km (14 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff