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

Newtown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newtown

With a population of 12,783, Newtown is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newtown to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Newtown

Newtown in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newtown in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newtown

Plane

Although Newtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 59 miles from Newtown. 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 Newtown departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newtown, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Newtown 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. The train station in Newtown is called Newtown, Powys, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newtown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 152 miles from Newtown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Newtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 59 miles from Newtown. 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 Newtown departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newtown, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Newtown 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. The train station in Newtown is called Newtown, Powys, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newtown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 152 miles from Newtown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Newtown

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Newtown

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 Newtown

Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newtown

Most booked hotels in Newtown

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The Old Vicarage Dolfor
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Dolfor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Parkers House Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Maesmawr Hall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Forest Country House B&B
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Aleppo Merchant Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Newtown

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newtown (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 Newtown (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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