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Trip Overview

The average train between Newbury and Manchester takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Newbury to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Newbury and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country8h 30m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 19m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newbury to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Newbury to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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