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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Cardiff Bay is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 13 min and costs £4 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Friars Walk 15 and arriving at Millennium Centre via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Newport to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Newport and Cardiff Bay is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £4 - £10.

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

The train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Newport to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Newport Bus, depart from Friars Walk 15 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Newport to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Newport to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 13 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Newport to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Newport to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Newport Bus, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 station.

Where does the Newport to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport to Cardiff Bay?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
13 min
£4–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
1h 13m
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Cardiff Baytaxi 13.7 mi
24 min
£30–40
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Cardiff Baycar 13.7 mi
24 min
£4–5
Bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GR to Millennium Centrebus Sky
1h 13m
£3–4

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 13 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Newport Bus operates a bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Cardiff Bus also services this route twice a week.

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