How to travel from Oxford to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Newport is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford 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 Reading and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to NEWPORT South Wales.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Newport

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Newport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Oxford and Newport is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Oxford and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Newport is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Newport. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Oxford and Newport. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Newport. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Oxford and Newport. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

How do I get from Oxford to Newport

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Newport

Transport options from Oxford to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£51($60)
hourly200km (124 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
£18($21)
4 times a week164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£26($31)
on demand148km (92 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