The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Newport
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Newport will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge for Newport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 224 km distance in an average of 9 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:409h20Cambridge14:00Newport£281One-way0 changes
4:409h20Cambridge14:00Newport£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 224 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to Newport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Newport coaches for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX491 · NX509 | On time 11:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h00 | 17:50 Newport, Kingsway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h35 | 19:45 Newport, Queensway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h40 | 21:40 Newport, Queensway | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX201 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h00 | 22:00 Newport, Kingsway | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h45 | 23:50 Newport, Queensway | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX201 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h45 | 1:00 Newport, Kingsway | 1 change | |
| Friday 3 July | |||||
![]() | 4:40 Cambridge | 9h20 | 14:00 Newport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Cambridge to Newport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Newport
Buses from Cambridge to Newport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 224 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 224 km |
Average bus duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 2:00 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to NewportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Newport with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge to Newport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Newport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Newport
Most Cambridge to Newport buses use the Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to Newport, Kingsway station pair, with some services arriving at Newport, Queensway. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Newport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) from Cambridge city centre
Getting to Newport, Kingsway from Newport city centre
Getting to Newport, Queensway from Newport city centre
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