The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Newport
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Newport will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cheltenham for Newport on Thu, Nov 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cheltenham to Newport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Newport trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:33 AM Cheltenham | 4h09 | 7:42 AM Newport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:38 AM Cheltenham | 1h01 | 5:39 AM Newport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Cheltenham | 1h00 | 5:45 PM Newport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Newport
Trains from Cheltenham to Newport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 59m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Newport trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Newport from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cheltenham to Newport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Newport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cheltenham Spa, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Newport (South Wales), located 0.1 miles (205 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cheltenham to Newport
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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