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 about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Newport (South Wales). Check it now to plan your next journey.
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Station Details
Address: Newport (South Wales) station, Queensway, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4AX
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
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