The cheapest and fastest trains from Banbury to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banbury to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banbury to Plymouth will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Banbury for Plymouth 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 271 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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 Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £207.
Distance: 271 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£228 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Banbury to Plymouth
Trains from Banbury to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £207 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 271 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £207 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Banbury to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Banbury and Plymouth from £39. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banbury to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Banbury and Plymouth
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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