The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Skewen
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Skewen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Skewen will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newport for Skewen 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 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.




Live departures
Newport to Skewen train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Skewen trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:43 Newport | 1h34 | 23:17 Skewen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 05:19 Newport | 1h21 | 06:40 Skewen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Skewen
Trains from Newport to Skewen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 22:39 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Newport to Skewen trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Newport and Skewen from £11. 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 Skewen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Skewen 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 Skewen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newport and Skewen
- 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.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Swansea) and Platform 2 (to Cardiff) from Station Road via ramps with handrails/
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: 100mts from car park in village centre
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops on New Road
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