🚌 Bus from Newport to Cardiff
12 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 07:03, last bus 22:04 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | Stagecoach South Wales | ~16 min | 24 | 07:03 | 22:04 | Kimberly Park (opposite) |
| 30 | Cardiff Bus | ~50 min | 23 | 06:30 | 20:15 | Friars Walk 15 (Bay 15) |
| 509 | National Express | ~25 min | 22 | 03:15 | 02:45 | Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) |
| 30 | Newport Bus | ~26 min | 17 | 05:50 | 21:05 | Friars Walk 15 (Bay 15) |
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 15 | 10:10 | 03:40 | Queensway Q1 (Stand Q1) |
| 202 | National Express | ~40 min | 13 | 11:30 | 00:15 | Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) |
| X30 | Newport Bus | ~24 min | 13 | 06:31 | 18:30 | Friars Walk 14 (Bay 14) |
| 216 | National Express | ~25 min | 12 | 01:00 | 23:12 | Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) |
| 201 | National Express | ~20 min | 9 | 11:45 | 01:00 | Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) |
| 112 | National Express | ~65 min | 4 | 15:45 | 16:05 | Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) |
| 111 | National Express | ~40 min | 2 | 12:25 | 19:10 | Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) |
| N04 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | 02:15 | 02:15 | Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newport to Cardiff?
12 routes run directly from Newport to Cardiff: the X3 (Stagecoach South Wales), the 30 (Cardiff Bus), the 509 (National Express), the 30 (Newport Bus), the UK940 (FlixBus), the 202 (National Express), the X30 (Newport Bus), the 216 (National Express), the 201 (National Express), the 112 (National Express), the 111 (National Express), the N04 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Newport to Cardiff?
Around 16 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newport to Cardiff?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X3) leaves around 07:03 and the last around 22:04. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newport to Cardiff?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.