The average train between Cardiff and Newport takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Cardiff to Newport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Cardiff and Newport. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Newport at 11:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Newport station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Cardiff to Newport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Newport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Book your Cardiff to Newport train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Newport is 17.4 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newport (S Wales) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Two other operators also service this route.