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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Banbury
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Banbury will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cheltenham for Banbury every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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 Cheltenham to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 54 km
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1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Banbury trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:58 Cheltenham | 1h56 | 09:54 Banbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:12 Cheltenham | 2h26 | 10:38 Banbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Banbury
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Trains from Cheltenham to Banbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Banbury trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Banbury from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Banbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Banbury
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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.
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