Bath to Banbury train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Banbury

Showing times and prices for 20 Nov

Cheapest price

£95

Average price

£95

Fastest journey

1 h 37 m

Average duration

1 h 37 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

103 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bath to Banbury will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.

Fast trains

To travel from Bath to Banbury you need to make at least one change.

First Great Western Service
05:361h39
Bath
07:15Banbury
£951One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
06:431h38
Bath
08:21Banbury
£951One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
07:431h37
Bath
09:20Banbury
£951One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
09:431h37
Bath
11:20Banbury
£951One-way
1 change
First Great Western Service
11:431h39
Bath
13:22Banbury
£951One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bath to Banbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £60.

Distance: 103 km

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Coach

£47

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Cheapest

£60

Average Price

1h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 50m

Average total duration

5h 20m

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Live departures

Bath to Banbury train times

The table below shows live departures for Bath to Banbury trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 01:54
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western04:35 Bath
1h40
06:15 Banbury0 changesdirect
great_western10:13 Bath
1h43
11:56 Banbury0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bath to Banbury

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Trains from Bath to Banbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 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 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
103 km
Average train duration
1h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
1h 40m
First train
05:35
Last train
22:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bath to Banbury trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Banbury from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£24
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
£96
first_great_western frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Bath to Banbury train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Banbury 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 Banbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Banbury is by train, costing approximately £24.
A stay of two to three days in Banbury is ideal for exploring its historic market town charm, visiting landmarks like Banbury Cross and the Tooley's Boatyard, and enjoying the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside.
The train distance from Bath to Banbury is 103 km.
The last train from Bath to Banbury departs at 22:55.
The cost of a train ticket from Bath to Banbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £47.
There is no night train service from Bath to Banbury.
Booking trains from Bath to Banbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bath to Banbury covers a distance of 103 km and takes approximately 1h 40m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Bath that goes to Banbury is Bath Spa (BTH), and it arrives at Banbury station (BAN).
The first train from Bath to Banbury leaves at 5:35.
Trains from Bath to Banbury run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bath to Banbury.
Yes, you can take the train from Bath to Banbury.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bath to Banbury.
To get from Bath to Banbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Banbury

Bath
Banbury
The major train station for departures in Bath is Bath Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath Spa for your trip from Bath to Banbury.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks
  • Dashi Bath
  • Be At One
  • Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramp access & staff assistance.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge Bath Waterside
  • The Z Hotel Bath
  • The Royal Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: At rear and side of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • The information office is located by Platform 1.
Public transport options for Bath Spa
  • Bus lines: 700, A4
  • Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oldfield Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road

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