The Newport Bus Station was previously a 26-stand facility located to the south of the current site.

The bus station and surrounding area was part of the Friars Walk development scheme.

[4] The bus station is set on large and open forecourts and the buses park facing the pickup point on arrival and reverse out on departure.

The Friars Walk site is used by Newport Bus services around the city as well as to Cwmbran, Chepstow and Monmouth.

There is a covered walkway with lifts that links the station with the Friars Walk shopping centre as well as being located next to the former Debenhams and Supernews.