The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Newport
Cheapest price
£105
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
6 h 1 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Newport will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.
To travel from Reading to Newport you need to make at least one change.


Live departures
Reading to Newport train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Newport trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 00:04 Reading | 6h01 | 06:05 Newport (s Wales) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Newport
Trains from Reading to Newport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 08:06 |
Last train 20:39 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, first_great_western from Reading to Newport trainsSouth Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Newport from £93. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Newport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Newport 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 Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Newport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- 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 and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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