Newport is the second-busiest railway station in Wales. It is situated in Newport city centre and is 133 miles 13 chains (214.3 km) from London Paddington measured via Bristol Parkway, and 158 miles 50 chains (255.3 km) via Stroud.
Newport railway station looking eastbound.
Sign displayed in Newport station, commemorating the opening of the new building. This is mounted inside the ticket office.
175005 departs with an Arriva Trains Wales service along the Welsh Marches Line. Arriva Trains Wales has since been superseded by Transport for Wales, and Class 175s by Class 197s.
A Class 170 Turbostar at Newport with a CrossCountry service to Cardiff Central from Nottingham.
Cardiff Central railway station
Cardiff Central is a major station on the South Wales Main Line. It is located in the capital of Wales, Cardiff, 144 miles 77 chains (233 km) down the line from London Paddington, via Bristol Parkway, and 170 miles 30 chains (274 km) measured via Stroud. It is one of the city's two urban rail network hubs, along with Cardiff Queen Street. Opened in 1850 as Cardiff station, it was renamed Cardiff General in 1924 and then Cardiff Central in 1973.
1930s frontage of Cardiff Central station (northern entrance)
Exterior of main building
The interior of the concourse
Cardiff Riverside railway station in 1993, shortly before demolition.
