Train travel to Newport (South Wales) guide

Newport railway station in South Wales is centrally located in Newport and serves as the city's main railway hub. Originally opened by the South Wales railway Company in 1850, the station underwent a major reconstruction starting in 2007. In 2010, a new station building and facilities were put into use, including four full-size platforms to accommodate the new Great Western railway 10-car Intercity Express trains.

The station is served by Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, and GWR, offering routes to destinations such as Manchester, Cardiff city centre, London Paddington, and Carmarthen. For those looking to explore the area, the Newport Museum and Art Gallery and Friars Walk Shopping Centre are both within a short walking distance from the station and are highly recommended for day trips.

Which train companies run trains to Newport (South Wales)?

Depending on when you travel, you should find services run to and from Newport (South Wales) provided by the following: Elizabeth line, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway. Journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with so it's always worth checking when booking.

What are Newport (South Wales)'s opening hours?

Typically 0:00 to 23:55, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at Newport (South Wales)

Newport (South Wales) offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Newport (South Wales)?

Some of the key routes to Newport (South Wales) include trains to and from London, Bristol, Cardiff, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. You can also typically expect frequent bus routes and taxis for further travel from Newport (South Wales). Be sure to use our train finder for your upcoming journey.

Newport (South Wales) live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Newport (South Wales), check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central19:102Great Western Railway
On time
Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central19:071Transport for Wales
On time
Newport (South Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly19:073Transport for Wales
On time
Newport (South Wales) to Taunton19:133Great Western Railway
Cancelled
Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central19:242Great Western Railway
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (South Wales)18:341Great Western Railway
On time
Chester to Newport (South Wales)16:343ATransport for Wales
On time
Milford Haven to Newport (South Wales)16:001Transport for Wales
On time
Cardiff Central to Newport (South Wales)19:002Great Western Railway
Cancelled
Portsmouth Harbour to Newport (South Wales)16:104Great Western Railway
On time

Station Details

Address

Newport (South Wales) station, High Street, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4AX

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 05:45:00 until 20:00:00

Saturday open from 06:30:00 until 20:30:00

Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 19:45:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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