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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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m 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 |
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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 $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newbury costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Newbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
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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.
11:03 AM1h59Birmingham1:02 PMNewbury$1721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
11:03 AM1h59Birmingham1:02 PMNewbury$1721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
11:03 AM1h59Birmingham1:02 PMNewbury$1721One-way1 transfer
Other options
5:34 PM2h02Birmingham7:36 PMNewbury$1721One-way1 transfer
1:33 PM2h04Birmingham3:37 PMNewbury$1721One-way1 transfer
8:33 AM2h05Birmingham10:38 AMNewbury$1721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Newbury:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Newbury costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Newbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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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