There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Newport by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 55m£56–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
3h 40m£21–30Drive 94.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Newportcar 94.9 mi
1h 40m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 14m£50–140
Exeter to Newport by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Newport is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Newport station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Newport (S Wales). Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Exeter and Newport is 103 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Newport without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 1h 55m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Exeter to Newport, including transfers.
Exeter to Newport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Newport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Newport is to train via Bristol which takes 1h 55m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Newport, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales) via Bristol Parkway in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 3h 40m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £20–30
- 1st Class
- £20–28
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £13–17
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £18–26
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–70
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £70–100
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Newport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Newport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Newport is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Exeter to Newport.
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