The cheapest and fastest trains from Banbury to Bath
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banbury to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banbury to Bath will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Banbury for Bath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Banbury to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, and a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 103 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Banbury to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Banbury to Bath trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:31 Banbury | 1h49 | 08:20 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:55 Banbury | 1h48 | 08:43 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:28 Banbury | 1h51 | 09:19 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:56 Banbury | 1h50 | 09:46 Bath | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:35 Banbury | 1h46 | 10:21 Bath | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Banbury to Bath by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Banbury to Bath
Trains from Banbury to Bath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Banbury to Bath trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Banbury and Bath from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Banbury to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banbury to Bath by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Banbury and Bath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:35 - 19:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent
- Car Park: There are three car parks at Banbury Station: the Multi-Storey Car Park, the Main Car Park, and the Approach Road Car Park. Prices are the same at all three car parks.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 00:15 Saturday 05:00 - 00:15 Sunday 08:00 - 00:20
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance next to taxi rank and on entry to the multi storey car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station.
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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