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How to get fromNewport to Watchetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 28 bus via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Brendon Roadbus bus 28
    2h 43m

  2. Drive 71.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Watchetcar car 71.4 mi
    1h 30m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus bus 216 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Brendon Roadbus bus 28
    2h 47m

  4. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Brendon Roadbus bus 28
    2h 56m

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  • Distance: 89.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Newport to Watchet. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, take the line 28 bus to Little Meadow, then take the line 28 bus to Brendon Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Brendon Road via Bus Station, The Horsefair, Temple Meads Stn, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Little Meadow in around 2h 47m.

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