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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£55
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
1 h 40 m
Trains on 12 Sept
24
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 24 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP), including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
G010917:301h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:10Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£321One-way0 changes- G0111214:301h41Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:11Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£321One-way0 changes
- G010948:301h41Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:11Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£411One-way0 changes
- G010979:301h41Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:11Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£411One-way0 changes
- G0110010:301h42Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:12Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£411One-way0 changes
- G010917:301h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:10Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£321One-way0 changes
- G0110311:301h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:10Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£411One-way0 changes
- G0110813:301h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)15:10Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£411One-way0 changes
- G01129+
W346056:421h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:22Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£691One-way1 change - G01139+W346159:421h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:22Newport (South Wales) (NWP)£691One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP):
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) costing on average £36.
Other travel options to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 37m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 54m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29868+W34622 | On time 12:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h42 | 13:54 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01107 | On time 12:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 14:11 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29871+W34624 | On time 12:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 14:23 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| W29873+G14940 | On time 13:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h42 | 14:54 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01109 | On time 13:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 15:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29877+ G39619 | On time 13:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 15:41 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01148+W34629 | On time 14:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h39 | 15:51 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01113 | On time 14:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 16:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29882+G39625 | On time 14:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 16:41 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| W29884+W34632 | On time 15:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 16:55 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01114 | On time 15:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h42 | 17:12 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01150+G39627 | On time 15:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 17:42 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01153+W35419 | On time 16:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h35 | 17:47 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01118 | On time 16:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 18:15 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29895+G39631 | On time 16:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h04 | 18:46 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01154+G14941 | On time 17:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 18:57 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01119 | On time 17:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h42 | 19:12 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
| G01129+W34605 | 6:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 8:22 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01091 | 7:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 9:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29846+W34609 | 7:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 9:22 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01094 | 8:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 10:11 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29850+G39596 | 8:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 10:42 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| W29850+C42174 | 8:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h44 | 10:26 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01097 | 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 11:11 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01139+W34615 | 9:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 11:22 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01100 | 10:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h42 | 12:12 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01143+G39603 | 10:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 12:42 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01143+C42175 | 10:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h44 | 12:26 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
| G01103 | 11:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 13:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29865+W34621 | 11:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 13:23 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 17:42. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 17:42 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newport (South Wales) (NWP), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Newport (South Wales) (NWP) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Newport (South Wales) station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Newport (South Wales) from Newport city centre
Newport (South Wales) train station facilities and services
Newport (South Wales) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Newport (South Wales). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newport (South Wales): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Newport (South Wales): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Newport (South Wales): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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