The distance between Reading and Newport is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Reading to Newport by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newport → Reading if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newport (S Wales).
There are several options for getting from Reading to Newport by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 1h 10m.
The distance between Reading and Newport is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Reading 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 Reading to Newport is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Newport. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Reading and Newport with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.
Great Western Railway run train services between Reading and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reading and Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 1h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reading and Newport. The distance is around 157km (97 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 Reading to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | £38($45) | hourly | 156km (97 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £28($33) | on demand | 157km (97 miles) |
The following major airports near Newport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.