The average train between Cardiff and Newbury takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Newbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Newbury at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Newbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Cardiff to Newbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Newbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cardiff to Newbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Newbury is 128.9 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 53m.