Explore Southampton to Newbury by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Southampton to Newbury aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Southampton to Newbury

Ready to book tickets from Southampton to Newbury? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Southampton and Newbury typically run £74.99.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Southampton to Newbury train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:15.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 20:24.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:09.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:27.

  • 32 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 29 minutes.

Average train travel time from Southampton to Newbury

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 4 minutes, travelling a total distance of 50 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Southampton to Newbury trains

Tickets for travel to Newbury along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Newbury

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Newbury.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Southampton and Newbury by train?

The train journey from Southampton to Newbury covers 50 kilometres in total.

What is the Southampton to Newbury train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £74.99. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Southampton to Newbury?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Southampton to Newbury?

The fastest journey by train is 1 hour and 4 minutes.