Driving from Swansea to Newport
Newport lies 65 km (41 mi) east of Swansea, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h without stops, over roughly 80 km (50 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Swansea | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 300,352 | 161,506 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | SA1 | CB11–TF10 |
Where to book car hire from Swansea to Newport
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Staying in Newport
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Common questions
How far is Newport from Swansea?
65 km (41 mi) in a straight line, east of Swansea; by road roughly 80 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Swansea to Newport by car?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Swansea 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.