Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cwmbran travel guide

Cwmbran Tourism | Cwmbran Guide

You're Going to Love Cwmbran

With a population of 48,157, Cwmbran is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cwmbran deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cwmbran

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Gate Llanfrechfa (Caerleon Road) and Frankie & Benny's - Cwmbran (Leisure At Cwmbran Glyndwr Road) are great picks.

When to visit Cwmbran

Cwmbran in May
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cwmbran in May
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cwmbran

Plane

Although Cwmbran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 23 miles from Cwmbran. The shortest domestic flight to Cwmbran departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cwmbran, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Cwmbran to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. The train station in Cwmbran is called Cwmbran, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cwmbran is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 125 miles from Cwmbran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cwmbran, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cwmbran takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Cwmbran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 23 miles from Cwmbran. The shortest domestic flight to Cwmbran departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cwmbran, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Cwmbran to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. The train station in Cwmbran is called Cwmbran, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cwmbran is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 125 miles from Cwmbran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cwmbran, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cwmbran takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Cwmbran

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Cwmbran

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cwmbran

Most booked hotels in Cwmbran

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Mercure Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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The Celtic Manor Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£104+
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Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+
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The Manor House At Celtic Manor
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£83+
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ibis budget Newport
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Cwmbran

Hiring a car in Cwmbran costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cwmbran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cwmbran is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cwmbran costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cwmbran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cwmbran is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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