What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport is to train which takes 11 min and costs £4 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Newport?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Newport. However, there are services departing from Mount Stuart Square and arriving at Friars Walk 15 via Custom House Street JG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Newport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newport (S Wales). Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Newport?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Newport is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Newport without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £4 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport?

The train from Cardiff Central to Newport (S Wales) takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Newport bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Newport bus services, operated by Newport Bus, depart from Custom House Street JG station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Newport train from?

Cardiff Bay to Newport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Newport?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport is to train which takes 11 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus, which costs and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Newport bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Newport bus services, operated by Newport Bus, arrive at Friars Walk 15 station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Newport train arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Newport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Newport?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Newport is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Cardiff Bay to Newport.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Newport?

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Where can I stay near Newport?

There are 1637+ hotels available in Newport.

Cardiff Bay to Newport - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay to Newport by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
11 min
£4–10
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Custom House Street JG to Friars Walk 15bus 30
1h 37m
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1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Newporttaxi 13.5 mi
24 min
£30–40
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Newportcar 13.5 mi
24 min
£4–5

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay, Wales and Newport, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newport (S Wales) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Newport Bus operates a bus from Custom House Street JG to Friars Walk 15 hourly, and the journey takes 57 min.

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