
Walking and Cycling to Newbury
If you're heading into town from the outskirts of Newbury and its surrounding villages, or even from further afield, there are some fantastic options for walking and cycling routes. National cycling route 4 runs along the Kennet & Avon towpath originating in London and stretching as far as Fishguard in West Wales. There's also a wonderful network of public footpaths locally, many passing through open farmland and mystical wooded areas. Bicycle parking is available in the Market Place and throughout the town centre, and secure cycle lockers are available at Newbury train station.

Driving to Newbury
Newbury sits conveniently at the crossroads of the M4 Motorway and the A34 Bypass making it easily accessible from North, South, East, and West. If you're travelling on the M4, leave at Junction 13. From the North, leave the A34 just south of the M4 exit. From the South, leave the A34 at the B4640 exit. In all cases, follow the signs towards Newbury town centre. You'll also pass Newbury when travelling from East to West or vice versa on the A4 London to Bath Road.

Travelling by Bus
Newbury & District have been running a comprehensive timetable of services bringing visitors into the town centre from local villages and further afield since 1932 (although their bus fleet has been updated since then!). To plan your journey, check out their timetables, and get service updates, visit the Newbury & District website. Newbury Wharf Bus Station is a short walk from the canal, Victoria Park, and the town's main shopping area.

Travelling by Train
Newbury train station is a mainline station between London Paddington and the West of England, with Great Western Railway running regular local and long distance services. The fastest trains from London take little more than 40 minutes to reach Newbury, and you can also access Newbury by train from the Midlands and the North of England via a connection at nearby Reading. To plan your journey, visit the Great Western Railway website.

Travelling by Barge
The Kennet & Avon Canal runs through the very heart of Newbury, giving a unique opportunity to stop off on your journey aboard a barge. Visitor moorings and boating services are available along the tow path, and there are also services at Newbury Marina. Find out more from the Canal & River Trust and the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust.

Travelling from Further Afield
Newbury is easily reached from most of the major airports in the south of England, including Southampton (37 miles), London Heathrow (47 miles), Bournemouth (62 miles), Bristol (66 miles), London Gatwick (75 miles), London Luton (77 miles), Birmingham (92 miles), London Stanstead (104 miles), and London Southend (116 miles). There are also excellent road links from the major channel ports in the south and south east of the country.