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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 CHF 29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 CHF 29, while a train costs an average of CHF 53.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 53 Average price | CHF 29 Average price Cheapest | CHF 29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Newbury
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Newbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Newbury:
A bus is CHF 25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newbury costing on average CHF 53.
Other travel options to Newbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around CHF 53 compared to roughly CHF 29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 24. The journey takes 2h 4m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Newbury:
A bus is CHF 25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newbury costing on average CHF 53.
Other travel options to Newbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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, Avanti West Coast to go to Newbury by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Newbury by bus.
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