How to travel from Newbury to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Newbury to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 78 miles (127 km)

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$46

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$21

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2h 35m

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2h 5m

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4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

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from Newbury to Birmingham

How to get from Newbury to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Newbury to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western Railway (GWR)
11:25AM1h52
Newbury
01:17PMBirmingham
$1761One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western Railway (GWR)
11:25AM1h52
Newbury
01:17PMBirmingham
$1761One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western Railway (GWR)
11:25AM1h52
Newbury
01:17PMBirmingham
$1761One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western Railway (GWR)
06:18AM1h57
Newbury
08:15AMBirmingham
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway (GWR)
08:19AM1h59
Newbury
10:18AMBirmingham
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway (GWR)
08:48AM2h03
Newbury
10:51AMBirmingham
$1761One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Newbury to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newbury to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newbury and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newbury to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Birmingham:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Birmingham costing on average $46 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Newbury to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Newbury to Birmingham is approximately 78 miles (127 km).
The average frequency per day from Newbury to Birmingham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newbury and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newbury to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newbury station (NBY) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newbury to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Thames Travel to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Newbury to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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