Cardiff to Newbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80 miles 128.8 km · straight line
97.7 miles actual route 157.2 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
£15 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
93° E bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Newbury?

The distance from Cardiff to Newbury is 80 miles (128.8 km) as the crow flies. Newbury is located E of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.7 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Newbury. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Newbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min £15 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Newbury

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Newbury
51.40°N, 1.32°W
Europe/London
78m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 311.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM