Newport (South Wales) to Birmingham New Street by train
| Journey time | From 1h 42m |
|---|---|
| Price | From £17.70 |
| Distance | 77 miles (124 km) |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day |
| First train | 05:54 |
How much is a train from Wales to Birmingham?
There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Newport (South Wales) to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £17.70 when you book in advance.
How long is train Wales to Birmingham?
Whether you’re travelling for business or for pleasure, catching the train from Newport to Birmingham couldn’t be easier. Running throughout the day from 06.00 until 23.00, the two-hour journey gives you the opportunity to arrive feeling relaxed and ready to explore.
Can you get a train from Birmingham to Wales?
Yes, direct trains are available on the CrossCountry Network from Birmingham to Cardiff.
How do you get cheap train tickets in Wales?
Railcards
- 16-17 Saver Railcard: Save up to 50% on your rail travel.
- 16-25 Railcard: Save 1/3 on your rail fares.
- 26-30 Railcard: Save 1/3 on off-peak rail fares.
- Disabled Persons Railcard: Save 1/3 on rail travel for you and a friend or travel companion.
How long is it from Wales to Birmingham?
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Wales is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Birmingham to Wales.
Do you need a passport for Wales by train?
As part of the United Kingdom, there are no border controls when entering Wales from within the UK and you will not require a passport to travel between parts of the UK, Ireland and Scotland.
Is there a sleeper train to Wales?
There are trains from Cardiff to Tenby which depart from Cardiff Central in the early evening and arrive in Tenby at around 2:00 am – an overnight trip of around five and a half hours. You can also take an overnight trip from London to Penzance on the Great Western service, and then travel on to Wales in a rental car.
What is the UK’s longest train journey?
Aberdeen to Penzance
Britain’s longest train journey
The longest single train journey in Britain is the 08:20 from Aberdeen to Penzance, operated by CrossCountry. It takes nearly 13 and a half hours (arriving at 21:43) making thirty-three intermediate stops and covering 1162km (722 miles).
How long is train from Cardiff to Birmingham?
around two hours
If you’re planning a day out in Cardiff, catching the train is the easiest way to get there from Birmingham. With the journey taking around two hours, relax and let us take the strain.
Can you fly to Wales from Birmingham?
There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Cardiff. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Birmingham Airport – Cardiff Wales Airport.
What part of Wales is closest to Birmingham?
Rhyl. This Welsh seaside resort town is approximately 124 miles from Birmingham, taking just over two hours to reach by car. Developed as a resort in the 1880s, Rhyl benefits from miles of sandy beach, drawing decent crowds when the sun comes out.
Can I use my railcard in Wales?
Travel is permitted within the normal validities of the tickets issued provided a valid railcard is held and produced on demand. Discounted tickets are only valid for travel on train services operated by Transport for Wales and cease to be valid on expiry of the railcard.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket the day before?
Advance purchase tickets are cheaper rail fares which are sold prior to the day of travel, and, in some cases on the day of departure.
Is it cheaper to buy train tickets on the day or online?
Cheap train tickets are normally available when they’re first released by the train operators. This is usually 12 weeks before your departure date. Booking in advance could save you 61% on average vs Anytime fares on the day.
Is it cheaper to buy my train ticket in advance?
Advance tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You have to travel on the train you’re booked on, but you get a much cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times.
Which Welsh town is closest to England?
Llanymynech is a village straddling the border between Montgomeryshire/Powys, Wales, and Shropshire, England, about 9 miles (14 km) north of the Welsh town of Welshpool.
What part of England is closest to Wales?
The modern boundary between Wales and England runs from the salt marshes of the Dee estuary adjoining the Wirral Peninsula, across reclaimed land to the River Dee at Saltney just west of Chester.
How does water get from Wales to Birmingham?
Wonderful water for Birmingham. Your water is supplied from Wales and transported to Birmingham through the Elan Valley Aqueduct. As the Aqueduct is over 100 years old it needs regular maintenance, which means from time to time we need to take it out of action so we can get inside and carry out repairs.
Can you drink alcohol on trains Wales?
For the comfort of other passengers and staff, when travelling with Arriva Trains Wales, please do not smoke, consume alcohol*, shout, swear, play loud music, loiter, be abusive towards staff and other passengers, put your feet on seats or vandalise property.
Do you have to wear masks on trains in Wales?
There is no longer a legal requirement for you to wear a face covering in other indoor public places or on public transport in Wales. We recommend you wear a face-covering on our trains and in our station buildings. In England, face coverings are also no longer required by law.