There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Pontnewydd by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, 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
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to CwmbranCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
10 min£4–7Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Newport to Cwmbran6.8 mi
24 min£2Bus
- Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Trussel RoadX24
26 min£3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newport to Pontnewydd6.4 mi
11 min£28–35Drive 6.4 mi
- Drive from Newport to Pontnewydd6.4 mi
11 min£2–3
Newport to Pontnewydd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Pontnewydd is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Pontnewydd is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market Square 16 and arriving at Trussel Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Cwmbran. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Newport and Pontnewydd is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Pontnewydd without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7.
The train from Newport (S Wales) to Cwmbran takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Newport to Pontnewydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Market Square 16 station.
Newport to Pontnewydd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Pontnewydd is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Pontnewydd, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Market Square 16 to Trussel Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Newport Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Market Square 16 to Trussel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Market Square 16 to Trussel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Newport to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- £28–35
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 Pontnewydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Trussel Road station.
Newport to Pontnewydd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Pontnewydd is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Newport to Pontnewydd.
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There are 1576+ hotels available in Pontnewydd.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newport and Pontnewydd. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




