Newbury to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newbury to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£96

Average price

£96

Fastest journey

1 h 50 m

Average duration

1 h 53 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Newbury to Cardiff will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.

Fast trains

To travel from Newbury to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.

First Great Western Service
07:423h10
Newbury
10:52Cardiff
£961One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
09:272h19
Newbury
11:46Cardiff
£961One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
11:162h28
Newbury
13:44Cardiff
£961One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
13:162h30
Newbury
15:46Cardiff
£961One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
15:162h33
Newbury
17:49Cardiff
£961One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Newbury to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £51.

Distance: 129 km

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Coach

£55

Average Price

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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30m

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Live departures

Newbury to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:36
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
first_great_western20:17 Newbury
2h30
22:47 Cardiff1 change
first_great_western20:43 Newbury
3h14
23:57 Cardiff1 change
first_great_western21:43 Newbury
2h03
23:46 Cardiff1 change
first_great_western21:44 Newbury
10h03
07:47 Cardiff1 change
first_great_western22:47 Newbury
2h21
01:08 Cardiff1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Newbury to Cardiff

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Trains from Newbury to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £7 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 £7
Distance
129 km
Average train duration
1h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£51
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 24m
First train
05:04
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 £7

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Newbury to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Newbury and Cardiff from £7. 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 24m
Cheapest Price
£19
Great Western Rail frequency
6 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

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£97
first_great_western frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Newbury to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Newbury to Cardiff 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 Newbury to Cardiff.
FAQs
The train distance from Newbury to Cardiff is 129 km.
Booking trains from Newbury to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Newbury to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Newbury to Cardiff covers a distance of 129 km and takes approximately 2h 24m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Newbury to Cardiff leaves at 5:04.
The cost of a train ticket from Newbury to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £55.
The last train from Newbury to Cardiff departs at 22:47.
Trains from Newbury to Cardiff run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Newbury to Cardiff.
There is no night train service from Newbury to Cardiff.
The train station in Newbury that goes to Cardiff is Newbury station (NBY), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Newbury to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Newbury to Cardiff.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newbury and Cardiff

Newbury
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Newbury is Newbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newbury for your trip from Newbury to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Mio Fiore
Accessibility
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
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
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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Newbury Racecourse
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops near the station entrance on Hanbridge Road

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