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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Rodney Parade, Newport

Everything an away end needs at Rodney Parade — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the full 2026–27 Championship fixture list with local event and transport alerts.

Full Newport guide

Selected date

Tue 27 Apr

19:45 · v Gillingham

Ground

Rodney Parade

Capacity 7,850

Away end

Hazell Stand

approx. 1,000

Travel

Newport

20 min

Coming up at Newport

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Newport v Gillingham

Tuesday, 27 April 2027 · 19:45 · Rodney Parade

Kick-off 19:45
Drive to the groundWalk from NewportWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

Stylised illustration of Rodney Parade in Newport
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Getting there

  • Newport station — Good connections from Cardiff and Bristol; about 20 minutes' walk to the ground over the river.
  • Bus from station — Local buses run towards the ground for those who'd rather not walk.
  • Driving — M4 J24 or J25b, then follow signs; the ground shares parking with the rugby club that also uses it.
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Safe away spots

  • The Potters Green pub — Popular option for away fans close to the ground. Map
  • Newport city centre cafés — A good range near the station for those arriving early. Map
  • Ground concourse — Shared with Dragons rugby, so facilities are a step up from many League Two grounds. Map
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Worth the detour

Newport Transporter Bridge

One of only a handful of working transporter bridges in the world, a short walk from the ground.

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Tredegar House

17th-century mansion and gardens on the edge of the city.

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Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Small local museum in the city centre.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Potters Green pub (again, quieter side)

    Away from the main bar area, a calmer corner popular with regulars.

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  • Riverfront Theatre café

    Quiet arts-centre café by the river, a short walk from the station.

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  • Caerleon Roman ruins

    Nearby Roman amphitheatre and baths, an interesting detour if you have time before kick-off.

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Transport alert

Midweek kick-off

A 19:45 start in Newport means the last realistic train back leaves around 22:15. Check the connection before you buy a ticket.

Transport alert

Bank holiday network works

Easter and the May bank holidays are the heaviest engineering weekends of the year. April trips into Newport should be planned around a possible line closure.

Ground note

Rodney Parade is a rugby ground shared with the Dragons — check which entrance and stand applies for football fixtures.

Ground note

The walk to the ground crosses the River Usk, which can be exposed and windy in bad weather.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Newport

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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