The average train between Newport and Cardiff takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 5 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Newport and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Newport to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newport to Cardiff train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Newport and Cardiff is 17.4 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 16 min. Two other operators also service this route.