The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Banbury
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Banbury will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 51 trains that leave London for Banbury every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
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Compare train and coach for London to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 104 km
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Live departures
London to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Banbury trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C90879 | On time 16:37 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 17:40 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90832 | On time 17:07 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h05 | 18:12 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90733 | 17:33 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h06 | 18:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22677+ C72359 | On time 17:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h22 | 18:58 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90835 | On time 18:07 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h02 | 19:09 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30403 | On time 18:23 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h12 | 19:35 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08446 | On time 18:37 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h04 | 19:41 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90886 | On time 19:06 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 20:09 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90735 | 19:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 20:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02508 | On time 19:46 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h20 | 21:06 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22883 · P32850 | On time 19:53 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h31 | 21:24 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90890 | 20:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h08 | 21:10 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30287+ C72381 | On time 20:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h22 | 21:27 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90736 | On time 20:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 21:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90838 | On time 21:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h08 | 22:10 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90897 | 22:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h06 | 23:08 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90899 | 22:30 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h12 | 23:42 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90901 | On time 23:07 London Marylebone (MYB) | 0h56 | 00:03 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
S61281 | On time 23:16 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h33 | 00:49 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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L02392 | On time 00:05 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h17 | 01:22 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22651+ C72293 | On time 05:23 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h33 | 06:56 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
P22884 · P32800 | On time 05:53 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h28 | 08:21 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90721 | On time 06:04 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h04 | 07:08 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90722 | On time 06:31 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h10 | 07:41 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22885 · P32800 | On time 06:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 08:21 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90844 | On time 07:07 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h02 | 08:09 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90723 | On time 07:35 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h06 | 08:41 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90847 | 08:07 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 09:10 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22619+ C75387 | On time 08:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h13 | 09:31 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
L02387 | On time 08:35 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h16 | 09:51 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22772+ C74878 | On time 08:38 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 09:56 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90850 | 09:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h06 | 10:08 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90724 | On time 09:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 10:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90854 | 10:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h06 | 11:08 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30248+ C75357 | On time 10:12 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h17 | 11:29 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
L02389 | On time 10:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h12 | 11:48 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90856 | 11:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h07 | 12:09 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30252+ C75359 | On time 11:12 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 12:28 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90725 | On time 11:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 12:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90860 | On time 12:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h06 | 13:08 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02390 | On time 12:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h12 | 13:48 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90865 | On time 13:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h06 | 14:08 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90727 | On time 13:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 14:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22890 · P32836 | On time 13:50 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 15:20 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90868 | On time 14:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h08 | 15:10 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22631+ C75367 | On time 14:15 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 15:29 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90729 | On time 14:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 15:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90873 | On time 15:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h08 | 16:10 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C90731 | 15:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h03 | 16:39 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22893 · P32843 | On time 15:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 17:21 Banbury station (BAN) | 1 change | |
C90877 | On time 16:07 London Marylebone (MYB) | 1h02 | 17:09 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Banbury
Trains from London to Banbury run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from London to Banbury trainsChiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between London and Banbury from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Banbury
A historic market town on the edge of the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire, Banbury is a popular destination for days out. Londoners can take direct trains from London Marylebone to Banbury seven days a week, with a journey time of just under one hour for the fastest services. Additional indirect trains depart from London Paddington and require one change en route. With departure times from early morning to late evening, there are trains to suit most purposes.
Which train companies travel from London to Banbury?
Chiltern Railways offers direct trains to Banbury from London Marylebone. Additional indirect services are provided by Cross Country Trains morning departures from London Paddington, changing to the same company's services at Reading for onward travel to Banbury.
How long is the train from London to Banbury?
The fastest rail option on the 64-mile trip north-west from London to Banbury is the direct Chiltern Railways service taking 53 minutes to reach the Oxfordshire town. Some direct connections are slower stopping services, taking one hour and 45 minutes. Indirect connections from Paddington via Reading take between one hour and 15 minutes and one hour and 30 minutes.
How many trains are there from London to Banbury?
The Chiltern Railways schedule offers roughly three direct trains from London to Banbury every hour throughout the day and evening. The final train is a slow stopping service leaving London a little after 11:00 p.m. and arriving in Banbury after midnight. There are two daily weekday Cross Country Trains indirect connections from London Paddington with morning departure times. Sunday schedules begin a little later in the morning, and there are no connections from Paddington.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Banbury?
Departure train station: London Marylebone Station is located on the north-western side of central London, with Underground connections on one line and bus links from stops on Marylebone Road. Paddington Station is west of central London, with bus links from Praed Street stops and Underground services on five lines. Both stations have food shops, coffee bars, newsagents and taxi ranks.
Arrival train station: Banbury Station is on the east side of the town centre, served by buses stopping at the nearby Bridge Street interchange. Passenger facilities at the station include a cafe, a newsagent, vending machines and a taxi rank.
FAQs: London to Banbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Banbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 22:10 Saturday 06:30 - 22:10 Sunday 07:30 - 21:40
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner Shoe repairer Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step Free access to all platforms.
- 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 ticket machines note: All ticket machines at this station are accessible with adjustable height displays.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: On main concourse area Customers are also advised that the majority of trains have toilet facilities onboard.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Seating areas are located around the station concourse and on the platforms. There is however no dedicated and identifiable waiting room available at Marylebone station.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165 (Option 3 > Option 3)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
- Metro: Bakerloo Line.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- 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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