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Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Newbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Birmingham costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
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How to get from Newbury to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newbury to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 PM5h35Newbury1:15 AMBirmingham$351One-way0 transfers
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7:40 PM5h35Newbury1:15 AMBirmingham$351One-way0 transfers
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7:40 PM5h35Newbury1:15 AMBirmingham$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Birmingham costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Trains mostly depart from Newbury station (NBY) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Thames Travel to go to Birmingham by bus.
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