Newbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newbury

With a population of 33,065, Newbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newbury to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Newbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Halfway Inn (Bath Road) and The Red House (Marsh Benham) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chilis Indian Restaurant (Station Approach) and Gourmet Pasta Co. (34 Market Pl) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Newbury.

When to visit Newbury

Newbury in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newbury in March
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newbury

Plane

Although Newbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 48 km from Newbury. The shortest domestic flight to Newbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Newbury Kintbury, Berks is the busiest station in Newbury. Another popular train station is Newbury Racecourse, located 1.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 84 km from Newbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Newbury takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Newbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 48 km from Newbury. The shortest domestic flight to Newbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Newbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Newbury Kintbury, Berks is the busiest station in Newbury. Another popular train station is Newbury Racecourse, located 1.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 84 km from Newbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Newbury takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Newbury

Airlines serving Newbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newbury

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £163 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newbury

Most booked hotels in Newbury

The Queen's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Bunk Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£63+
The Vineyard
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£184+
The Three Swans Hotel, Hungerford, Berkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Dundas Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Bear Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in Newbury

Hiring a car in Newbury costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newbury is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newbury costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newbury is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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