Newport to London train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to London

Showing times and prices for 31 May

Cheapest price

£40

Average price

£47

Fastest journey

2 h 17 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

23

Distance

199 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Newport to London will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

Of the 23 trains that leave Newport for London every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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 RailwayW35438
    12:332h26
    Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    14:59London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC00139
    19:382h21
    Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    21:59London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayGW165800 · C05987
    17:152h38
    Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    19:53London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayW35445
    17:382h21
    Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    19:59London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayGW194200 · W35233
    16:102h40
    Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    18:50London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Newport to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 199 km

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Coach

£53

Average Price

£11

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Cheapest

2h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 46m

Average total duration

3h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Newport to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Newport to London trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35158
On time
5:28 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h29
7:57 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayGW092400 · V846935:50 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h53
8:43 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35164
On time
6:33 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h31
9:04 London Paddington (PAD)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayGW092000 · V846927:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h39
9:49 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayW351687:30 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h34
10:04 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayGW091600 · V846958:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h42
10:52 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayW351728:36 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h31
11:07 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayGW091200 · W351779:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h39
11:49 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayC422899:34 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h32
12:06 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC4229010:34 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h31
13:05 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3518111:33 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h36
14:09 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00899+Great Western RailwayW3523211:59 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h00
14:59 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayGW090000 · V84691 · W3523212:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h49
14:59 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW3518412:34 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h31
15:05 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00949+Great Western RailwayC42301
On time
12:59 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h02
16:01 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC4229213:33 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h32
16:05 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayGW089200 · V8469014:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h32
16:42 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayGW089200 · V8469014:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h33
16:43 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayC4229314:34 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h31
17:05 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00944+Great Western RailwayW35238
On time
14:59 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h00
17:59 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC4229415:33 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h33
18:06 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00922+Great Western RailwayY41559 · W3452016:59 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h08
20:07 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW3519917:32 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h41
20:13 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG66835+Great Western RailwayW3524317:59 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h00
20:59 London Paddington (PAD)1 change
Great Western RailwayGW087600 · V84681 · W3524318:10 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h49
20:59 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC4229618:32 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h33
21:05 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG66814+Great Western RailwayW35245
On time
18:59 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h01
22:00 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW3520319:33 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h33
22:06 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG66816+Great Western RailwayW35248
On time
20:13 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h53
23:06 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC4229720:35 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
2h45
23:20 London Paddington (PAD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayGW086600 · V84593 · C4215720:40 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h44
0:24 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayGW086600 · V84593 · C4215720:40 Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
3h45
0:25 London Paddington (PAD)2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Newport to London?

The best time to book your train from Newport to London is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Newport to London route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Newport to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Newport to London.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Newport to London

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Trains from Newport to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 1h 36m.

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 £5
Distance
199 km
Average train duration
1h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 36m
First train
0:07
Last train
22:58
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
5 days
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 £5

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Newport to London trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Newport and London from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 36m
Cheapest Price
£24
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
1h 32m
Cheapest Price
£109
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Newport to London train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Newport to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The train journey from Newport to London covers a distance of 199 km and takes approximately 1h 36m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Newport to London is 199 km.
The first train from Newport to London leaves at 0:07.
The last train from Newport to London departs at 22:58.
Trains from Newport to London run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Newport to London.
Yes, there is a direct train between Newport and London. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Newport to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Newport to London.
The train station in Newport that goes to London is Newport (South Wales) (NWP), and it arrives at London Paddington (PAD).
The cheapest way to get from Newport to London is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Newport to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Newport to London is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, with few notable natural landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Newport to London is feasible, with a travel duration of 1h 36m and trains running 7 times per day over a distance of 199 km.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
Yes, you can take the train from Newport to London.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Newport and London

Newport
London
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 London.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
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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