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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Newport is to bus which costs £17 - £65 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Newport is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Newport?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Newport station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Newport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Newport (S Wales). Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Newport?

The distance between Plymouth and Newport is 155 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Newport without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £65 - £130.

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

The train from Plymouth to Newport (S Wales) takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Newport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Newport train from?

Plymouth to Newport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Newport?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Newport is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Plymouth to Newport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Plymouth to Newport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to Newport?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Newport is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Plymouth to Newport.

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

Book your Plymouth to Newport train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Plymouth to Newport bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Newport?

There are 1638+ hotels available in Newport.

Plymouth to Newport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Plymouth - Leeds / ...
2h 40m
£65–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
4h 48m
£17–61
Drive 137.4 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Newportcar 137.4 mi
2h 22m
£34–49
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 42m
£67–128
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 4m
£68–133

Plymouth to Newport by train

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Newport (S Wales) 3 times a day. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 4h 48m.

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