- Must visit
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Large coal mining museum with underground tours, preserved pithead buildings and strong interpretation of south Wales mining life.
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
9 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
9 m
Trains on 11 Sept
2
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Cwmbran is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Cwmbran will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 2 trains from Newport to Cwmbran, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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 train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Cwmbran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 8 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Cwmbran:
A train is £0.23 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Newport to Cwmbran costing on average £4.
Other travel options to Cwmbran take longer:
Coach takes on average 26m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (10m by train vs 14m by car). Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £2 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 Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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 Newport to Cwmbran trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:07 Newport | 0h09 | 9:16 Cwmbran | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Newport to Cwmbran run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 9m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 0:55 |
Last train 23:43 |
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Discover the best of Cwmbran — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cwmbran trip today.
Large coal mining museum with underground tours, preserved pithead buildings and strong interpretation of south Wales mining life.
Contemporary art gallery in a Victorian manor house, showing changing exhibitions by Welsh and visiting artists in a parkland setting.
Museum and heritage site at a former blast furnace, interpreting ironmaking and the industrial landscape of Blaenavon nearby.
Large country park with lakes, woodland trails, play areas and a historic house, ideal for walks, wildlife and relaxed family visits.
Popular canal-side walking and cycling route through greenery and heritage landscapes, good for easy strolls and longer linked outings.
A well-kept urban park with sports facilities, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for everyday recreation and local events.
Welsh cakes are griddled fruit-studded cakes, served warm with sugar. They are a classic everyday Welsh treat found across south Wales.
Cawl is a traditional Welsh lamb and vegetable broth, long associated with home cooking and rural Wales. It is hearty and deeply local.
Glamorgan sausages are vegetarian cheese, leek and breadcrumb sausages from south Wales. They are a well-known regional speciality.
Popular gastropub near Cwmbran offering British pub dishes, Sunday roasts and a comfortable traditional atmosphere.
Casual restaurant known for flame-grilled chicken, burgers and family-friendly dining in Cwmbran town centre.
Modern casual dining spot serving steaks, grills and pub favourites in a relaxed retail park setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are usually cheaper than in major cities, while dining and local transport are fairly standard for South Wales.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newport to Cwmbran trains use the Newport (South Wales) to Cwmbran station pair. Use this guide to compare Newport and Cwmbran train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newport (South Wales): Parking, WC.
Available at Newport (South Wales): Bike Parking.
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.
Cwmbran has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cwmbran.
Ticket office support is available at Cwmbran. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cwmbran: Parking, WC.
Available at Cwmbran: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cwmbran: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. Platform 1 (to Cardiff) is accessible via a ramped path with handrails from Edlogan Way. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is accessible from the station car park. A footbridge connects the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Available from the taxi rank, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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