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West Berkshire Museum
Local museum covering Newbury and West Berkshire history, archaeology and the Civil War, with family-friendly galleries.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford-on-Avon to Newbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £82, while a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 65 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£82 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £82 compared to roughly £13 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.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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.
The table below shows live departures for Bradford-on-Avon to Newbury trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:19 Bradford-on-Avon | 1h05 | 10:24 Newbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bradford-on-Avon to Newbury run on average 2 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:47, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 57m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 7:47 |
Last train 21:44 |
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Local museum covering Newbury and West Berkshire history, archaeology and the Civil War, with family-friendly galleries.
Modern gallery in the town centre showing changing exhibitions of contemporary art, craft and community projects.
Museum and handling collection devoted to the history of computing, with restored machines and interactive displays.
Waterside public park beside the Kennet and Avon Canal, popular for walks, boating views, events and open green space.
Nature reserve and lakes on former gravel workings, offering birdwatching, level paths and a peaceful edge-of-town landscape.
Linear walking route through Newbury along the canal and River Kennet, ideal for an easy stroll between locks and bridges.
A Berkshire baking apple cooked into tarts, crumbles or sauces. It is a classic local fruit from nearby orchards and a long-standing county speciality.
A traditional English sausage made with Berkshire pork, herbs and seasoning. It reflects the county’s long farming and butchery traditions.
A ploughman’s lunch built around local cheeses, bread, pickle and salad. It is a familiar pub staple across Berkshire and the wider South East.
Refined fine dining in a country-house setting, known for polished modern British cooking and a formal atmosphere.
Stylish Indian restaurant known for classic curries and tandoori dishes, with smart décor and reliable service.
Elegant riverside restaurant and pub serving modern British dishes, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels can be pricey on busy dates, but dining and local travel are usually manageable compared with London.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Newbury Railway Station -> Newbury Wharf Bus Station, Newbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford-on-Avon to Newbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bradford-on-Avon to Newbury trains use the Bradford-on-Avon to Newbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Bradford-on-Avon and Newbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bradford-on-Avon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bradford-on-Avon.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford-on-Avon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford-on-Avon: Parking.
Available at Bradford-on-Avon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford-on-Avon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” Step free access available to platform 2. Please note that step free access to platform 1 is via local streets and a ramp. There is a footbridge linking both platforms Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Newbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Mio Fiore
Wi-Fi is available at Newbury.
Ticket office support is available at Newbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Newbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via liftsand an overbridge to the West of the main station buildings. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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