Rodney Parade, home of Newport County AFC, is located on Rodney Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 0UU. Situated close to Newport city centre and just a short distance from Junction 24 of the M4 motorway, Rodney Parade is easy to reach by car, train and local bus services. The stadium is also within comfortable walking distance of Newport Railway Station, making it one of the most accessible football grounds in Wales. This guide explains the best ways to reach Rodney Parade, where to park and the transport options available on matchdays.
If you're travelling from Birmingham, the Midlands, North Wales or northern England, the quickest route is via the M5 and M4.
The stadium is approximately 10 minutes from Junction 24, although city centre traffic can become busy before kick-off.
Supporters travelling from Exeter, Plymouth, Bournemouth or the South Coast should follow these directions:
The route is well signposted as you approach Newport.
If travelling from London, Reading, Swindon or Bristol:
The journey from Bristol typically takes around 35 minutes outside peak traffic.
Supporters travelling from Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthen or West Wales should:
Traffic around the city centre can be busy after full-time, so allow extra time when leaving.
Newport Railway Station is one of the busiest stations in South Wales and has direct services from Birmingham, Manchester, Hereford and several northern destinations.
Many supporters travelling from northern England can reach Newport directly or with one simple change.
Supporters travelling from London, Reading, Bristol or the South Coast benefit from frequent direct Great Western Railway services.
Yes. Walking is the easiest and most popular option.
The stadium is approximately 0.8 miles (1.3km) from Newport Railway Station.
The walk takes around 15-20 minutes via Queensway and Rodney Road.
The route is flat, well signposted and used by large numbers of supporters on matchdays.
Yes. Newport Bus operates several services between the railway station and the city centre, stopping close to Rodney Parade.
Popular services include:
Buses generally operate every 10-15 minutes during the daytime, with journey times of around 5-10 minutes.
No. Newport County do not currently operate a dedicated shuttle bus between Newport Railway Station and Rodney Parade.
As the stadium is within walking distance, most supporters choose to walk.
Yes. Newport City Council operates Park and Ride services for major events in the city at selected times.
However, there is no dedicated Park and Ride service specifically for Newport County home matches.
Supporters should check local council information before travelling if attending a fixture that coincides with major city events.
No. There is very limited public parking available within the stadium complex.
Most spaces are reserved for:
Supporters should instead plan to use one of the nearby public car parks.
Address: Kingsway Centre, Newport, NP20 1EW
This large city centre car park is approximately 15 minutes' walk from Rodney Parade.
Address: Usk Plaza, Newport, NP20 1EA
Located around 15-20 minutes' walk from the stadium, Friars Walk is one of the most popular options for away supporters.
Address: Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG
This council-operated car park is approximately 15 minutes on foot from Rodney Parade.
Limited street parking is available in residential areas surrounding the stadium.
Supporters should:
Walking routes from Newport city centre are simple and well signposted.
Yes. Accessible parking is available within the stadium complex.
Supporters requiring accessible parking should contact Newport County before travelling to reserve a space.
For motorists, travelling via the M4 Junction 24 or Junction 26 provides the quickest access depending on your direction of travel.
If travelling by public transport, taking a train to Newport Railway Station followed by the 15-20 minute walk to Rodney Parade is the easiest and most popular option.
Supporters driving to the match should plan to use one of the nearby city centre car parks, as public parking at the stadium itself is extremely limited.
