London to Newport by train
Newport lies 199 km (124 mi) west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 54 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 243 km (151 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 161,506 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Pye Corner railway station, Newport Courtybella railway station, Newport Dock Street railway station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | CB11–TF10 |
Where to book trains from London to Newport
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Staying in Newport
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Common questions
How far is Newport from London?
199 km (124 mi) in a straight line, west of London; by road roughly 243 km (151 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Newport by train?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.