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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Newbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Newbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€71 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Newbury:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newbury costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Newbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-41.80. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Birmingham to Newbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Newbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:03 AM2h01Birmingham12:04 PMNewbury€1411One-way1 transfer
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- 10:03 AM2h01Birmingham12:04 PMNewbury€1411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 10:03 AM2h01Birmingham12:04 PMNewbury€1411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12:03 PM2h01Birmingham2:04 PMNewbury€1411One-way1 transfer
- 2:03 PM2h01Birmingham4:04 PMNewbury€1411One-way1 transfer
- 6:03 PM2h01Birmingham8:04 PMNewbury€1411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Newbury:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newbury costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Newbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Newbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Newbury station (NBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country to go to Newbury by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Newbury by bus.
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