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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Plymouth is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Newport Train Station and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Newport to Plymouth?

The distance between Newport and Plymouth is 155 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £70 - £140.

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

The train from Newport (S Wales) to Plymouth takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Newport to Plymouth bus from?

Newport to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Plymouth train from?

Newport to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Newport to Plymouth is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Newport to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newport to Plymouth train arrive?

Newport to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Newport to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Plymouth is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Newport to Plymouth.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Plymouthtrain Leeds - Plymouth / ...
2h 55m
£70–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
4h 50m
£9–14
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Plymouthcar 137.7 mi
2h 24m
£34–49
Train via Taunton
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 26m
£68–131

Newport to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Plymouth 3 times a day. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport Train Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station and Cabot Circus in around 4h 50m.

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