There are 7 ways to get from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
39 min£6–8Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Newport to Cardiff12.6 mi
47 min£1–5Bus via Kingsway GD
- Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
42 min£3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union12.2 mi
21 min£45–60Drive 12.2 mi
- Drive from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union12.2 mi
21 min£3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Friars Walk 14 to College Road RKX30
43 minLine 30 bus
- Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Greyfriars Road Stop GN30
1h 2m£2
Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union is to line 30 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £45 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Kingsway GD. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Newport and Cardiff University Students' Union is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £8.
The train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.
Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union is to train which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus via Kingsway GD, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 42 min.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Cardiff University Students' Union, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 16 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GD every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 30 min.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Queensway Q1 to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Friars Walk 14 to College Road RK
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- cardiffbus.com
Bus from Friars Walk 15 to Greyfriars Road Stop GN
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.cardiffbus.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Newport to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Ultimate Taxis Limited
- Phone
- +44 1952 813 636
- Website
- 813636.com
Roman Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 400 071
- Website
- romantaxis.co.uk
Capitol Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 212121
- Website
- capitoltaxisnewport.co.uk
ABC Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1633 666 666
- Website
- abctaxisnewport.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.
Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Newport to Cardiff University Students' Union.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newport and Cardiff University Students' Union. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















