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How to get fromNewtown to Bristolby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newtown to Bristol by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3h 38m
    £59–110

  2. Drive 101.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newtown to Bristolcar car 101.3 mi
    2h 27m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 6m

  4. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    5h 18m
    £33–77

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 6m

Newtown to Bristol by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 18m.

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