What Should I Do In Newport?
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FAQs About Newport
How Do I Get To Newport?
To get to Newport by car:
- From Southampton, take the M27 and exit at junction 12. Follow signs for Newport.
- From Portsmouth, take the A3 and cross over the M275. Follow signs for the Isle of Wight ferry terminal and take the next available ferry. Once on the island, follow signs for Newport.
- From Cowes, take the A3020 and follow signs for Newport.
To get to Newport by train:
- From London, take a train to Southampton Central. From there, change to a South Western Railway train to Newport.
- From Portsmouth, take a train to Ryde and then transfer to a train to Newport.
- From Cowes, take the Cowes floating bridge to East Cowes and then take a train from Ryde to Newport.
Other local landmarks, cities, and towns to consider when travelling to Newport include:
- The city of Southampton
- The town of Cowes
- The seaside town of Ryde
If you're coming from these areas, you can use the driving and train directions provided above to reach Newport.
What's The Nearest Airport To Newport?
The closest airport to Newport is Southampton Airport, which is approximately 20 miles away. The suggested route from Southampton Airport to Newport is to drive along the M27 and then turn onto the A3054. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Portsmouth Harbour and then take a ferry from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde, which is a town on the Isle of Wight near Newport.
Where Is Newport?
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