In general, the UK's transport system is potentially one of the most effective transportation systems on our planet. This leaves no worries in students' minds who are going anywhere in the UK. Moreover, when planning to Newport, there may be a few things that every student should keep in mind while traversing the city.
As Newport is a port area, the city is smartly connected to every major transportation system in and out of the city which is easily available within walking distance from every university from your Newport student accommodation. To help you out, we have enlisted the major transport system in Newport along with their average fares. Students should note that these fares could vary from peak hours to sloppy hours.
1. Train: Newport's Railway Station is the third busiest train station in Wales. So you don't have to worry about travelling to nearby cities on weekends from your Newport student accommodation,
2. Bus: Newport's bus network runs 24 hours a day, with more than 100 buses running up and down the city. Students can take up buses from Newport Bus Station near their Newport student accommodation and travel anywhere within the city. There are hundreds of local bus stops present at every corner of the city, designed to cater to local and national travellers. The average bus fare in Newport is around £2 -£2.50/ day.
You can also choose an 'Oyster Card' bus pass that heavily reduces local transport expenses by significant margins.
3. Cycling: You can also explore local parts of the city via cycling. You can visit Newport's exclusive cycling areas like Caldicot and Wentloog Levels, Newport Wetlands Reserve and Newport's famous Arch Foot Bridge.