It takes an average of 19m to travel from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 11 miles (18 km). There are normally 168 trains per day travelling from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £6.20 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:08 | |
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Last train | 00:25 | |
Departure station | Newport (South Wales) | |
Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
Journey time | From 11m | |
Distance | 11 miles (18 km) | |
Frequency | 168 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £6.20 | |
Train operators |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Newport to Cardiff? Look no further.
The train from Newport to Cardiff usually takes around 18 minutes but can take just 11 minutes on the fastest services, with around 156 trains running on this popular route every day. You won’t need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available.
The main operators are CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales. Whichever train company you choose to travel with, you’ll get to enjoy comfortable reclining seats, generous legroom, and free WiFi.
To snap up the cheapest fares, book an Off-Peak time – tickets are usually cheaper when you travel Off-Peak compared to taking the train at Peak times. If you want to save even more, why not buy a Railcard? You’ll get up to 1/3 off eligible journeys for a whole year!
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The average journey time by train between Newport (South Wales) and Cardiff Central is 19 minutes, with around 168 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central is 11 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central can start from as little as £6.20 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central without having to change trains. There are 168 direct trains from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central leaves at 05:08. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central leaves at 00:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central cover a distance of around 11 miles (18 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cardiff Central to Newport (South Wales).
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