What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newbury?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newbury is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newbury?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newbury is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Newbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newbury via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Newbury?

The distance between Cardiff and Newbury is 127 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Newbury without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Newbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Newbury?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Cardiff to Newbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Newbury train from?

Cardiff to Newbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Newbury?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Newbury is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Newbury train arrive?

Cardiff to Newbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Newbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Newbury is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Newbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Newbury?

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Where can I stay near Newbury?

There are 363+ hotels available in Newbury.

Cardiff to Newbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Newbury by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to NewburyReading - Newbury / ...
2h 11m
£41–137
Drive 94.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Newbury94.7 mi
1h 46m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Regent CircusUk042
2. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Park WayX34 / ...
3h 42m
£28–72
Train via Westbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to NewburyTotnes - London Paddington / ...
3h 8m
£36–97

Cardiff to Newbury by train

188Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Newbury.

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Distance: 125.8 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newbury via Reading in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Park Way via Regent Circus, Swindon, Didcot Parkway, and Parkway Station in around 3h 42m.

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