The average train between Manchester and Newbury takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Newbury at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Newbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Manchester to Newbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Newbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Manchester to Newbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Newbury is 239.4 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m.