How to travel from Newport to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Plymouth is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newport to Plymouth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PlymouthNewport if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Plymouth.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Newport to Plymouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Newport and Plymouth is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Newport and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Plymouth is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Plymouth. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newport and Plymouth with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 20m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Plymouth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Newport and Plymouth. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and FlixBus run regular bus services between Newport and Plymouth. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 25m 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Plymouth. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. The distance is around 222km (138 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 Newport to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Newport to Plymouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Plymouth

Transport options from Newport to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£80($95)
every 2 hours246km (153 miles)
Train to Plymouth3h 20m
£59($70)
every 4 hours248km (154 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
£26($31)
every 3 hours248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£39($46)
on demand222km (138 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth