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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£105
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 51 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newbury to Manchester will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Newbury to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston
W33963+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston
C48324+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston
W34280+
W35129+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston
W34203+
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Tube from London Paddington to London EustonOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £69.
Distance: 240 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£60 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Manchester:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Manchester costing on average £60.
A coach is £42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newbury to Manchester costing on average £69.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Coach takes on average 4h 38m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (3h 20m by train vs 4h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £60 compared to roughly £49 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.
The table below shows live departures for Newbury to Manchester 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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![]() | 7:40 Newbury | 3h49 | 11:29 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Newbury to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
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Moderate for a UK city. Hotels can be pricey at peak times, but dining, pubs and local transport are usually cheaper than London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Manchester Piccadilly -> Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newbury to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newbury to Manchester trains use the Newbury to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Newbury and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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