The average bus between Newport and Cardiff takes 39 min and the fastest bus takes 25 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Newport to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Newport and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newport station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Newport to Cardiff bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Newport Train Station.
Newport to Cardiff bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Book your Newport to Cardiff bus tickets online with Cardiff Bus, Newport Bus and FlixBus.
The distance between Newport and Cardiff is 17.4 km. The road distance is 21 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Newport Train Station to Cardiff North Road hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.
