The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Blackwater
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Blackwater is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Blackwater will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newport for Blackwater every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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 Newport to Blackwater
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Blackwater among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Blackwater train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Blackwater trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:12 Newport | 1h57 | 10:09 Blackwater | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:52 Newport | 2h43 | 11:35 Blackwater | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:33 Newport | 2h02 | 11:35 Blackwater | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:10 Newport | 2h25 | 12:35 Blackwater | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:57 Newport | 4h38 | 15:35 Blackwater | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Blackwater
Trains from Newport to Blackwater run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Newport to Blackwater trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Newport and Blackwater from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport to Blackwater train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Blackwater 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 Blackwater, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newport and Blackwater
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B2 - step free access to both platforms but long route between platforms via roadbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop in Large car park
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