Newport to Didcot train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Didcot

Showing times and prices for 02 Dec

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Great Western Rail
10:031h04
Newport
11:07Didcot
£461One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:251h10
Newport
05:35Didcot
£651One-way
0 changes

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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Coach

£58

Average Price

£9

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Cheapest

1h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 3m

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2h 30m

Average total duration

2h 0m

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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.

Last updated at 07:55
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western10:03 Newport
1h04
11:07 Didcot0 changesdirect
great_western17:03 Newport
1h17
18:20 Didcot0 changesdirect
Tuesday 2 December
great_western04:25 Newport
1h10
05:35 Didcot0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Newport to Didcot

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

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.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Price
£27
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
£78
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

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.

FAQs
Yes, a day trip from Newport to Didcot is feasible. The journey takes 1h 6m and covers a distance of 121 km. Trains run 3 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Newport to Didcot can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £46, while the average price tends to be around £58.
A day or two in Didcot is usually sufficient to explore the local attractions, such as the Didcot Railway Centre and the surrounding countryside.
The train journey from Newport to Didcot offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswolds and the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire.
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Didcot is by coach, costing approximately £9.
The train distance from Newport to Didcot is 121 km.
Booking trains from Newport to Didcot in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Newport to Didcot departs at 23:42.
The train journey from Newport to Didcot covers a distance of 121 km and takes approximately 1h 6m. Trains run 3 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Newport and Didcot. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR).
The train station in Newport that goes to Didcot is Newport (South Wales) (NWP), and it arrives at Didcot Parkway (DID).
There is no night train service from Newport to Didcot.
The first train from Newport to Didcot leaves at 5:11.
Trains from Newport to Didcot run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Newport to Didcot.
Yes, you can take the train from Newport to Didcot.
To get from Newport to Didcot, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newport and Didcot

Newport
Didcot
The major train station for departures in Newport is Newport (South Wales). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newport (South Wales) for your trip from Newport to Didcot.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: High Street
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Newport (South Wales)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.

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