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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Nelson is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Nelson is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £75 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Newport to Nelson?

The distance between Newport and Nelson is 27 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £9 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Newport to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Nelson bus from?

Newport to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from North Street station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Newport to Nelson?

The best way to get from Newport to Nelson is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £9 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Newport to Nelson bus arrive?

Newport to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10 station.

Where does the Newport to Nelson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Nelson is 16 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Newport to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Nelson.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 37m
£10–19
Drive 16.3 mi
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1. Drive from Newport to Nelsoncar 16.3 mi
32 min
£4–6
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North Street to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10bus 50
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus C16
2h 24m
£8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Nelsontaxi 16.3 mi
32 min
£75–90
Line 151 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 151 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus 7
2h 35m

Newport to Nelson by train and bus

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Distance: 27 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Nelson, Wales?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Cardiff Central, Ystrad Mynach, and Ystrad Mynach Station in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 in around 2h 24m.

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