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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Newport by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour / ...
    3h 53m
    £48–82

  2. Drive 97.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Newportcar car 97.3 mi
    2h 1m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    4h 57m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwesttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haverfordwest station to Castle Hotelbus bus T5
    4h 7m
    £47–77

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Innbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Synod Inn to Castle Hotelbus bus T5
    5h 6m

Cardiff to Newport by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwick 4 times a day. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Castle Hotel via Synod Inn in around 5h 6m.

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