- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newbury to London will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 18 trains that leave Newbury for London on Fri, Aug 21, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest trains will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G14930
W35155
W34601
G15340 · W34598
C48324 · G14911
W34553
G15035
G14930
W34601
W35109Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to London:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to London costing on average €37.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 30m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€37 vs €47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Newbury to London trains for tomorrow, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W35101 | 6:18 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h51 | 7:09 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35157 | 6:45 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h51 | 7:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35104 | 6:52 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 1h02 | 7:54 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14919 | 7:10 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h51 | 8:01 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48299 · W34855 | 7:22 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 1h04 | 8:26 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34552 | 7:45 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h50 | 8:35 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34553 | 8:19 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h40 | 8:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15035 | 8:40 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h41 | 9:21 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35109 | 8:48 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h50 | 9:38 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35113 | 9:19 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h52 | 10:11 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48302 · G15036 | 9:28 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 1h01 | 10:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35117 | 9:52 AM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h50 | 10:42 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14930 | 7:38 PM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h45 | 8:23 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48324 · G14911 | 7:42 PM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h54 | 8:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G15340 · W34598 | 8:18 PM Newbury station (NBY) | 1h06 | 9:24 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35155 | 9:01 PM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h51 | 9:52 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48328 · W35437 | 9:08 PM Newbury station (NBY) | 1h01 | 10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34601 | On time 9:44 PM Newbury station (NBY) | 0h45 | 10:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newbury to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newbury to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newbury to London trains use the Newbury to London Paddington station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Newbury and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Mio Fiore
Wi-Fi is available at Newbury.
Ticket office support is available at Newbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Newbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via liftsand an overbridge to the West of the main station buildings. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Newbury Racecourse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Newbury Racecourse.
Wi-Fi is available at Newbury Racecourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newbury Racecourse: Parking.
Available at Newbury Racecourse: Bike Parking.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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