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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Newhaven
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Newhaven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Newhaven will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff for Newhaven every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 54 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Newhaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Newhaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 238 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Newhaven
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Trains from Cardiff to Newhaven run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 4h 22m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 20:01 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Cardiff to Newhaven trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Newhaven from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Newhaven train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Newhaven 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 Newhaven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Newhaven
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:15 - 12:50 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is at the entrance to platform 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting room in the booking hall and shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Downside entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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