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Major city · United Kingdom

Newport, MonmouthshireCasnewydd

Give Newport one night as a rail stop between Cardiff and Bristol, or a day for Caerleon's Roman sites; two nights only if you add Tredegar House and the canal.

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Newport sits at the mouth of the River Usk in Monmouthshire, 15 minutes by train from Cardiff and 35 from Bristol, on the London Paddington main line. It is an industrial and commercial city rather than a sightseeing town, but it holds two things worth a stop: the Roman legionary base at Caerleon, the best Roman remains in Wales, and the 17th-century Tredegar House with its 90-acre park. Most travellers pass through; a single night covers it well.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Jan–Feb (wet and grey)
Airports
CWL · BRS
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Newport, Monmouthshire999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • Police non-urgent101
  • NHS non-urgent111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Newport, Monmouthshire, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
  • BeerPint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi across the centre£6–10 (≈ US$8–14) (check)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ride in the city£2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Caerleon Roman fortress, baths and amphitheatreTredegar House and Country ParkNewport Transporter BridgeNewport Market food court
Airports
CWL Cardiff Airport (About 30–40 min by car; check bus links) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 45–60 min by car via the M4; check coach times)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Newport, Monmouthshire: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

14 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

13 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

14 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

14 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Newport Transport buses cover the city and run to Cwmbran and Cardiff. The centre is walkable: station to market about 10 minutes. Caerleon is a short bus or taxi ride from the centre. Trains reach Cardiff in about 15 min and Bristol in about 35 min.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Caerleon

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Bus or taxi from Newport centre, about 5 km (3.1 mi)

Roman fortress baths, barrack blocks and amphitheatre, plus the National Roman Legion Museum. Free entry at the fortress; museum closed some mornings.

Cardiffgo

Door to door: About 30 min

Train from Newport, about 15 min

Castle, museum and the bay; the easiest full day out.

Chepstow

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Train towards Gloucester, or the A48 by car

Castle and the start of the Wye Valley.

Tintern

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car or bus from Chepstow

Abbey ruins in the Wye Valley; pair with Chepstow.

Bristol

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train from Newport, about 35 min

A full day out; book a flexible return.

Abergavenny

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Train or A4042 by car

Market town at the edge of the Brecon Beacons.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

City centre (Upper Dock Street / John Frost Square)

Walk to the station, market and castle ruins; best for one night with bags.

Coldra / M4 J24

Resort and motorway hotels with parking; needs a car or taxi for everything.

Caerleon

Village base 5 km (3.1 mi) north-east, next to the Roman sites; quiet, few beds.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
High
£120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 1 night × £110£110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £95£190
Train Cardiff → Newport, one way2 × £6 · check£12
Bus day ticket in the city2 × £6 · check£12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£34
Trip total≈ £189 per person per day, bed included£378≈ US$550

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Newport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
Market food-court meal£7–12 (≈ US$10–16)
Pint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Bus ride in the city£2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
Taxi across the centre£6–10 (≈ US$8–14) (check)
Tredegar House house tourcheck the National Trust site for 2026 prices

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Newport is a normal UK city: daytime is fine, the centre is rougher at night. Watch your bag in busy areas, avoid unlit streets after dark, and ask drink prices before you sit down.
  • The centre can feel rough late at night; stick to lit streets and known bars.
  • Some central venues have no posted prices for drinks: ask before you order.
  • Newport Castle is ruins only, fenced and not open inside; view it from the riverbank.
  • Check opening days before travelling: several sights close two days a week or run Easter–September only.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
Police non-urgent
101
NHS non-urgent
111

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Newport, MonmouthshireCasnewydd

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My bed tonight

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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • Police non-urgent101
  • NHS non-urgent111

Embassy

No embassies in Newport; most are in London. The US embassy is in London (check the address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Cardiff → Newport, train: about £6 (≈ US$8), 15 min (check)
  • Bristol → Newport, train: about £10–15 (≈ US$14–20), 35 min (check)
  • Taxi centre → Caerleon: about £10–14 (≈ US$14–19) (check)

Say or show

  • Diolch — Thank you (dee-olch)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os gwel-ooch un thah)
  • Bore da — Good morning (bor-eh dah)
  • Ble mae'r orsaf? — Where is the station? (bleh myre or-sav)
  • Faint yw e? — How much is it? (fynt yoo eh)
  • Iechyd da — Cheers (yeh-khid dah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Newport, Monmouthshire. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (wet and grey) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CWL and BRS: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and city centre, riverfront and Transporter Bridge, Caerleon, Tredegar House.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Caerleon fortress and museum, Tredegar House, Fourteen Locks, Newport Market) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Rain and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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