Visit

Email from a visitor

Just had to say what a wonderful time we had visiting the bridge on your recent open day in the May Bank holiday. We drove up from Kent just to walk on the walkway and it was well worth the trip. Who needs the Sydney harbour bridge when this is in the UK !

We would certainly have paid more than double what we did to walk on the walkway. I`m sure many others would too.. if they only knew about it ! Hope the bridge goes on for another hundred years.

With best wishes and thanks for a wonderful day out !!

Greg Roberts, Kent

Planning your visit

If you are planning a visit on behalf of an organised groups (club, school etc) and would like to go up to the high level walkway please email John Pritchard at Newport City Council or telephone him on 01633 233283 .

How to find the Transporter Bridge

From either Junction 24 or Junction 28 of the M4 take the A48. This is the new dual carriageway Southern Distributor Road which runs right past the Bridge.

Except during Open Days parking is normally easy in Stephenson Street on the East side of the river or there is a car park just off the A48 (follow the yellow signs). Disabled parking is available adjacent to the Bridge and Visitor Centre, which has a disabled-friendly toilet. Parking is free at all these locations.

The nearest bus service is Newport Transport No 40 from the bus station.

Charges

Crossing on the Gondola is £1 for a car but otherwise free. Entry to the Visitor Centre is free. A charge is made to walk across the high level walkway on Open Days when it is open to the public.

Map

Map of the area

Zoom in for a closer look and click on Aerial to see an aerial photograph. Note that the parts of the A4042 and A455 shown on this map are now the A48 and the B4237 has been rerouted away from the Transporter Bridge