How to travel from Swindon to Newport, United Kingdom
The distance between Swindon and Newport is around 90km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 43min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon to Newport by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newport → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Newport (S Wales).
- Duration43min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£23($27)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Newport.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£135($160)
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+ 5 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Newport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Newport by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 43min.
The distance between Swindon and Newport is around 90km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)
It takes around 43min to get from Swindon and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Newport is to take the train which takes around 43min and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Newport. It typically takes around 43min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swindon and Newport with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 43min.
Great Western Railway run train services between Swindon and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 43min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 43min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 43min.
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 Swindon and Newport. The distance is around 95km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Newport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 43min | £23($27) | hourly | 90km (56 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | £135($160) | on demand | 95km (59 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £17($20) | on demand | 95km (59 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.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Newport
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Newport
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Newport