Cardiff to Newport by ferry
Newport lies 17 km (11 mi) north-east of Cardiff, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 17 km (11 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 32 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Cardiff | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 372,089 | 161,506 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Port | Cardiff Docks | Newport Docks |
| Postal codes | CF10–CF24 | CB11–TF10 |
Where to book ferries from Cardiff to Newport
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Staying in Newport
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Common questions
How far is Newport from Cardiff?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cardiff; by road roughly 21 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Newport by ferry?
About 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Newport?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.