The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Newport is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Newport by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newport (S Wales).
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Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales).
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Newport by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Newport is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (159 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Newport is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Newport. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Southend-on-Sea 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Newport. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Southend-on-Sea and Newport. The distance is around 313km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £73($86) | hourly | 287km (178 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £250($300) | hourly | 918km (570 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £54($64) | on demand | 313km (194 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.