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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Newbury
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Newbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Newbury will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 4 trains that leave Reading for Newbury every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:400h22Reading9:02Newbury£101One-way0 changes- 17:020h14Reading17:16Newbury£101One-way0 changes
- 16:330h21Reading16:54Newbury£111One-way0 changes
- 7:270h14Reading7:41Newbury£131One-way0 changes
- 17:020h14Reading17:16Newbury£101One-way0 changes
- 7:270h14Reading7:41Newbury£131One-way0 changes
- 16:330h21Reading16:54Newbury£111One-way0 changes
- 8:400h22Reading9:02Newbury£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Newbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Newbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 25 km
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50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Newbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Newbury trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:14 Reading | 0h24 | 9:38 Newbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:02 Reading | 0h14 | 17:16 Newbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:02 Reading | 0h30 | 23:32 Newbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| 7:27 Reading | 0h14 | 7:41 Newbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Newbury
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Trains from Reading to Newbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 14m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Newbury trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Newbury from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Newbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Newbury
Most Reading to Newbury trains use the Reading to Newbury station pair, with some services arriving at Newbury Racecourse. Use this guide to compare Reading and Newbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Newbury leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Tilehurst from Reading city centre
Tilehurst is 4 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilehurst train station facilities and services
Tilehurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tilehurst.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tilehurst.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tilehurst.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tilehurst: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tilehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilehurst: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Newbury station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to Newbury from Newbury city centre
Newbury 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 and drink
Food options include: Mio Fiore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Newbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Newbury.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newbury: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Newbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Newbury Racecourse from Newbury city centre
Newbury Racecourse train station facilities and services
Newbury Racecourse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Newbury Racecourse.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Newbury Racecourse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newbury Racecourse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Newbury Racecourse: Bike Parking.
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