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.
Trains run hourly between Newbury and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Newbury to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Newbury to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Newbury and Manchester is 239.4 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.