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Northampton to Newbury by train

First train

04:42

Last train

20:40

Departure station

Northampton

Arrival station

Newbury

Journey time

From 2h 33m

Distance

61 miles (98 km)

Frequency

17 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Taking the train from Northampton to Newbury in 2 hours 33 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Northampton to Newbury? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 18 minutes to travel the 61 miles (98 km) from Northampton to Newbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Northampton to Newbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Newbury by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Northampton to Newbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Northampton to Newbury take?

The average journey time by train between Northampton and Newbury is 3 hours and 18 minutes, with around 17 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Northampton and Newbury by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Northampton to Newbury is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Northampton to Newbury?

No, there are no direct train services from Northampton to Newbury. Travelling from Northampton to Newbury by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Northampton to Newbury leave?

The first train from Northampton to Newbury leaves at 04:42. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Northampton to Newbury leave?

The last train from Northampton to Newbury leaves at 20:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Northampton and Newbury by train?

Trains travelling from Northampton to Newbury cover a distance of around 61 miles (98 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Newbury to Northampton.

Cheap train tickets from Northampton to Newbury

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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