The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Didcot
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Didcot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Didcot will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newport for Didcot every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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 Didcot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Didcot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 121 km
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£58 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Didcot train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Didcot trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:03 Newport | 1h04 | 11:07 Didcot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:03 Newport | 1h17 | 18:20 Didcot | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 04:25 Newport | 1h10 | 05:35 Didcot | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Didcot
Trains from Newport to Didcot run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Newport to Didcot trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Newport and Didcot from £9. 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 Didcot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Didcot 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 Didcot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newport and Didcot
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
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