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Compare train and bus for Reading to Newbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Newbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Newbury:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Newbury costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Newbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (22m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Newbury
How to get from Reading to Newbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Newbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM0h25Reading12:10 PMNewbury$141One-way0 transfers
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11:45 AM0h25Reading12:10 PMNewbury$141One-way0 transfers
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11:45 AM0h25Reading12:10 PMNewbury$141One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Newbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Newbury station (NBY).
- Travel with Reading Buses to go to Newbury by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newbury by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Reading Buses.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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