How to travel from Nottingham to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Newport is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nottingham 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.

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Train

Take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Newport South Wales Train Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Newport

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Newport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Nottingham and Newport is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Nottingham and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Newport is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Newport. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Newport with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Nottingham and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Nottingham and Newport. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nottingham and Newport with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nottingham and Newport. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Nottingham and Newport. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Newport

Transport options from Nottingham to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£80($95)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
£19($22)
once daily276km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£41($49)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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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