What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Newport?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Newport is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Newport?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Newport is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Newport?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Newport station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Newport?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Newport. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Newport (S Wales) via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Leicester to Newport?

The distance between Leicester and Newport is 136 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Newport without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Newport without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Newport?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Leicester to Newport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Newport bus from?

Leicester to Newport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Newport train from?

Leicester to Newport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Newport?

The best way to get from Leicester to Newport is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Leicester to Newport bus arrive?

Leicester to Newport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Newport train arrive?

Leicester to Newport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Newport?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Newport is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Leicester to Newport.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Newport?

Book your Leicester to Newport train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Newport?

Book your Leicester to Newport bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Newport?

There are 1651+ hotels available in Newport.

Leicester to Newport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Newport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 26m
£58–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
5h 18m
£18–28
Drive 125.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Newportcar 125.9 mi
2h 28m
£32–46
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
5h 40m
£25–42

Leicester to Newport by train

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Distance: 135.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Newport, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Newport (S Wales) via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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