The average train between Birmingham and Newbury takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Newbury at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Newbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Birmingham to Newbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Newbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Birmingham to Newbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and Newbury is 126.4 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Newbury via Reading in around 2h 18m.