How to travel from Northampton to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Newport is around 212km (132 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 Northampton to Newport 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 NewportNorthampton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to NEWPORT South Wales.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Newport

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Newport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 4h 50m. 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 £37 ($44).

The distance between Northampton and Newport is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Northampton and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Newport is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Newport. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Northampton and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Northampton and Newport. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Northampton and Newport. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Northampton and Newport. The distance is around 212km (132 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 Northampton to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

How do I get from Northampton to Newport

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Newport

Transport options from Northampton to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£61($72)
hourly234km (145 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
£15($18)
twice daily330km (205 miles)
Bus to Newport South Wales Train Station5h 45m
£23($27)
once daily351km (218 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£37($44)
on demand212km (132 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Northampton and Newport

Train operators

Airports near Newport

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport