Newport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newport

With a population of 10,814, Newport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. 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, The Lamb Inn - Edgmond (29 Shrewsbury Road) and Novella Craft & Cocktails (59 High Street) are great picks.

How to Get to Newport

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 34 miles from Newport. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Newport to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Newport takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Newport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 34 miles from Newport. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Newport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Newport to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Newport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 miles from Newport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Newport takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Newport

Airlines serving Newport

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newport

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £174 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newport

Hiring a car in Newport

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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