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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Newbury
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
129 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Newbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Newbury will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Fast trains
To travel from Cardiff to Newbury you need to make at least one change.
05:072h29
Cardiff07:36Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
05:541h46
Cardiff07:40Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
06:242h08
Cardiff08:32Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
06:512h07
Cardiff08:58Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
07:492h13
Cardiff10:02Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
05:541h46
Cardiff07:40Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
09:191h56
Cardiff11:15Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
11:181h56
Cardiff13:14Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
13:181h56
Cardiff15:14Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
15:181h57
Cardiff17:15Newbury
£1251One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Newbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Newbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff to Newbury train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:57
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:07 Cardiff | 2h29 | 07:36 Newbury | 1 change | |
| 05:54 Cardiff | 1h46 | 07:40 Newbury | 1 change | |
| 06:24 Cardiff | 2h08 | 08:32 Newbury | 1 change | |
| 06:51 Cardiff | 2h07 | 08:58 Newbury | 1 change | |
| 07:23 Cardiff | 2h17 | 09:40 Newbury | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Newbury
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Trains from Cardiff to Newbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 22:47 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Newbury trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Newbury from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£35
Great Western Rail frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£125
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Newbury train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Newbury 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 Cardiff to Newbury.
The train distance from Cardiff to Newbury is 129 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Newbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff to Newbury covers a distance of 129 km and takes approximately 2h 12m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Newbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £56, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The first train from Cardiff to Newbury leaves at 5:07.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newbury is by coach, costing approximately £14.
The last train from Cardiff to Newbury departs at 22:47.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Newbury is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Newbury station (NBY).
Trains from Cardiff to Newbury run approximately 6 times per day.
To get from Cardiff to Newbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Newbury.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Newbury.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Newbury.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Newbury.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Newbury
Cardiff
Newbury
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Newbury.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Rhymney) via the car park. There are two routes onto the platform, one with a steep gradient and one with a moderate gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via a ramp with a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via a roadbridge with a walkway but no pavement
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Llanishen
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Station Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the road outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Newbury is Newbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newbury for your journey to Newbury from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 19:45 Sunday 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:20 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Mio Fiore
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Newbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station by Platform 2
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