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National Roman Legion Museum
National Roman Legion Museum presenting Roman Caerleon through artefacts, reconstructions and practical interpretation.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£144
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£156
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 24 m
Trains on 15 Sept
7
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Newport will cost around £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 7 trains from Derby to Newport, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Derby to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £154.
Distance: 247 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£154 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Newport:
A coach is £120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Newport costing on average £154.
Other travel options to Newport take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 3m.
You'll arrive about 2h 11m sooner (2h 39m by train vs 4h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £154 compared to roughly £36 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 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.
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Newport trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:31 Derby | 2h25 | 18:56 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:38 Derby | 2h34 | 19:12 Newport (s Wales) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:31 Derby | 2h20 | 19:51 Newport (s Wales) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:38 Derby | 3h03 | 20:41 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:31 Derby | 2h17 | 20:48 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:39 Derby | 2h29 | 21:08 Newport (s Wales) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:43 Derby | 2h33 | 22:16 Newport (s Wales) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:31 Derby | 2h57 | 23:28 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:32 Derby | 2h39 | 0:11 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
![]() | 6:10 Derby | 2h44 | 8:54 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:49 Derby | 2h22 | 9:11 Newport (s Wales) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:28 Derby | 2h23 | 9:51 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:38 Derby | 2h32 | 10:10 Newport (s Wales) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:29 Derby | 2h23 | 10:52 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:42 Derby | 2h28 | 11:10 Newport (s Wales) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:31 Derby | 2h23 | 11:54 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Derby to Newport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £123 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £123 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 21:32 |
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National Roman Legion Museum presenting Roman Caerleon through artefacts, reconstructions and practical interpretation.
Newport's main museum and gallery, covering local history, archaeology and art in a central riverside location.
Compact museum telling the story of the Roman baths and daily life at Caerleon's legionary fortress.
Historic Roman and medieval village area with attractive streets, heritage sites and a relaxed atmosphere for walking.
Central public park with formal gardens, woodland walks, a tea room area and broad views over the city.
Waterside regeneration area with riverside walks, public art, modern bridges and good views of the River Usk.
Welsh cakes are small griddle-baked cakes with currants and spice, long loved across south Wales as a teatime staple and market treat.
Cawl is a traditional Welsh broth of lamb or beef with leeks, potatoes and root vegetables, especially associated with home cooking in south Wales.
Glamorgan sausage is a Welsh meat-free sausage made with Caerphilly cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs, a classic dish from nearby south-east Wales.
Established Turkish restaurant known for charcoal-grilled meats, mezze and generous portions in a friendly casual room.
Stylish restaurant in the Celtic Manor Resort serving modern British dishes in a polished fine dining setting.
Well-known city centre restaurant serving Indian and Bangladeshi dishes in an established, smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in London or Bath, while local buses and everyday food stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up or add a little for taxis. Café tipping is optional.
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