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West Berkshire Museum
Local museum covering Newbury and West Berkshire history, archaeology and the Civil War, with family-friendly galleries.
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Trains from Headcorn to Newbury run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 18:43, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 18:43 |
Last train 18:43 |
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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 Headcorn 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 Headcorn to Newbury trains use the Headcorn to Newbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Headcorn and Newbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Headcorn has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Headcorn.
Ticket office support is available at Headcorn. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headcorn: Parking, WC.
Available at Headcorn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Headcorn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London direct from station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access only to platform 1 for services towards London via the station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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