The average train between Dunstable and Newbury takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Newbury at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 53m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Newbury station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Dunstable to Newbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Newbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Dunstable to Newbury train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dunstable and Newbury is 77.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Newbury via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 21m.