Newport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newport

With a population of 117’326, Newport is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newport to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Newport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Junction 28 (28 Station Approach) and The Ridgeway Bar & Kitchen (2 Ridgeway Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Newport

Newport in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newport in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newport

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 19 miles from Newport. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Newport to London takes 1h 08m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £44 for a 3h 04m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Newport is the busiest station in Newport. Another popular train station is Newport Rogerstone, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 124 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Newport takes 60 miles and will cost you around £14. From London, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 110 miles. Newport’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 19 miles from Newport. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Newport to London takes 1h 08m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £44 for a 3h 04m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Newport is the busiest station in Newport. Another popular train station is Newport Rogerstone, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 124 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Newport takes 60 miles and will cost you around £14. From London, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 110 miles. Newport’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Newport

Airlines serving Newport

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,450 reviews)
GOL
Good (683 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport

Average rates range from around £141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £115 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newport

Most booked hotels in Newport

Mercure Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Holiday Inn Express Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
New House Country Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Brewers Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£77+
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£130+

Hiring a car in Newport

Hiring a car in Newport costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newport, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Newport costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Newport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newport, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.