How to travel from Newport to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Newport and Glasgow is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Newport to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Newport if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£87($105)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Crewe then Preston and then to Glasgow Central.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newport to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £87 ($105) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Newport and Glasgow is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Newport and Glasgow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £87 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 20m | £87($105) | hourly | 579km (360 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3hrs | £235($275) | hourly | 610km (379 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 35m | £115($140) | hourly | 600km (373 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3hrs | £110($135) | hourly | 628km (390 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £175($205) | hourly | 592km (368 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central | 7h 45m | £220($265) | twice daily | 799km (496 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | £105($125) | on demand | 608km (378 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newport and Glasgow
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow