The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cwmbran takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cwmbran. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cwmbran. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Cwmbran at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 18m • 1 change

6h 13m • 1 change

6h 17m • 1 change

6h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cwmbran. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Cwmbran station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Cwmbran train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Cwmbran train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Cwmbran train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cwmbran is 380.7 km. The road distance is 513 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Newport (S Wales) once daily. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 5h 10m.