There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Barmouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
6h 6m£60–99Drive 119.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Barmouthcar 119.9 mi
2h 57m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
8h 58mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus 1
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
7h 58m
Newport to Barmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Barmouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Barmouth is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Last Inn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Newport and Barmouth is 181 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Newport to Barmouth, including transfers.
Newport to Barmouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Newport to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Barmouth is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Last Inn via Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Newport to Barmouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Newport to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Barmouth is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Newport to Barmouth.
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