Newport, a vibrant city and county borough in south Wales, entices travellers from all over the UK with its exciting shopping scene, historical sights and cultural attractions. Despite the Welsh capital tending to steal the spotlight, Newport gives it some serious competition when it comes to the perfect day trip. And with its well-connected station, you can book trains to Newport from the rest of Wales and beyond.
There are a few ways you can find cheap train tickets to Newport. Getting a railcard can save you 1/3 off your journey - check if you’re eligible here. Booking in advance, travelling at off-peak times and split ticketing, are also great ways to find cheap train tickets to Newport. There are also group discounts available, so if you’re travelling with others, it’s worth booking your travel to Newport together.
Located in the centre of the city, Newport train station is the main station serving the area, and the second busiest in the whole of Wales. Other train stations in Newport include Pye Corner and Rogerstone railway station.
In less than 10 minutes, you can get from Cardiff to Newport, thanks to regular services from CrossCountry, Great Western and Transport for Wales. CrossCountry and Great Western also offer popular services from Bristol, which take around half an hour, whilst the Great Western service from London takes from 1 hour 30 minutes.
