Newport to Cardiff by ferry
Cardiff lies 17 km (11 mi) south-west of Newport, 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.
| Newport | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 161,506 | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Port | Newport Docks | Cardiff Docks |
| Postal codes | CB11–TF10 | CF10–CF24 |
Where to book ferries from Newport to Cardiff
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Staying in Cardiff
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Newport?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Newport; by road roughly 21 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newport to Cardiff by ferry?
About 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newport and Cardiff?
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.