How to get to Newport from Plymouth

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Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Newport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £56.

Distance: 157 km

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Driving

£56

Average Price

£25

Average Price

Cheapest

£37

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Newport is a coach with an average price of £25.

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newport:

A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newport costing on average £56.

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Newport is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Newport take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plymouth and Newport including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £56 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-18.80. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Plymouth to Newport

How to get to Newport from Plymouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Plymouth to Newport is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:104h40
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    23:50Newport, Queensway
    £201One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:104h40
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    23:50Newport, Queensway
    £201One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • CrossCountryK00302+Great Western RailwayW34625
    11:272h56
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    14:23Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    £931One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • CrossCountryK00304+Great Western RailwayC42702
    9:273h27
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    12:54Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryK00305+Great Western RailwayC42701
    8:273h31
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    11:58Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryK00303+Great Western RailwayW34621
    10:272h56
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    13:23Newport (South Wales) (NWP)
    £931One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    15:504h55
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    20:45Newport, Queensway
    £201One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    15:305h00
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    20:30Newport, Queensway
    £201One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:005h30
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    11:30Newport, Queensway
    £201One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Plymouth to Newport

Travel to Newport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Newport.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Newport including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Newport is a coach with an average price of £25.

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newport:

A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newport costing on average £56.

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Newport is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Newport take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 35m.

The Plymouth to Newport distance is approximately 157 km.
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Newport is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Newport as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Newport:
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Newport, Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Newport, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Newport by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Newport by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Newport often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff Central (CDF), London Paddington (PAD), Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newport and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Plymouth to Newport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Newport is ideal to explore its key attractions such as the Newport Mansions, Cliff Walk, and the local beaches, while also enjoying the dining and shopping experiences.

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