What is the cheapest way to get from Newport to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Reading is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Newport to Reading is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Reading. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Newport to Reading?

The distance between Newport and Reading is 98 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.

How do I travel from Newport to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Newport to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Newport to Reading?

The train from Newport (S Wales) to Reading takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newport to Reading bus from?

Newport to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Reading train from?

Newport to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Reading?

The best way to get from Newport to Reading is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £30 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Newport to Reading bus arrive?

Newport to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Newport to Reading train arrive?

Newport to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Newport to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Reading is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Newport to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Newport to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1431+ hotels available in Reading.

Newport to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Newport to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ReadingPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
1h 14m
£30–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk042
2h 30m
£15–19
Drive 96.5 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Reading96.5 mi
1h 43m
£24–35

Newport to Reading by train

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.1 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–250 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Queensway Q1 to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h.

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