London to Banbury train
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Fastest train times from London to Banbury
Fastest Journey
1 h 2 m
Average
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
104 km
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Banbury every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from London to Banbury
 | Distance | 64 miles (103 km) |
 | Average train duration | 57 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £20 (€23) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country, Chiltern Railways or First Great Western Service |
Trains from London to Banbury cover the 64 miles (103 km) long trip taking on average 57 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Chiltern Railways or First Great Western Service. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £20, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £13. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Banbury.
Train providers: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Chiltern Railways trains London to Banbury
Travel between London and Banbury from £13 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Chiltern Railways! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between London and Banbury you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry tickets to Banbury from London are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect journey with CrossCountry from London to Banbury all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current CrossCountry train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 64 miles (103 km) journey. You can also see relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest London to Banbury routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best CrossCountry London to Banbury train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Banbury with CrossCountry!
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train between London and Banbury: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.
Omio helps you find the perfect London - Banbury train with Chiltern Railways. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train between London and Banbury, Omio shows you Chiltern Railways current train timetables, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming London to Banbury trip. You can expect to travel around 64 miles (103 km) between London and Banbury on a train with Chiltern Railways. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Chiltern Railways tickets between London and Banbury starting as low as £13 if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Chiltern Railways!
- Average Price: £13
Find cheap tickets for Great Western Rail trains between London and Banbury on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date London to Banbury train timetable from Great Western Rail, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 64 miles (103 km) journey from London to Banbury, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains between London and Banbury in the Omio app, you can check to see if the Great Western Rail trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the Great Western Rail train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Banbury from London and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train between London and Banbury with Great Western Rail!
Great Western Rail from London to Banbury train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 4 min
- Great Western Rail frequency: 1 a day
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.
Travel Tips: Trains from London to Banbury
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Banbury.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, London Victoria, located approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre of London. The most popular arrival train station in Banbury, called Banbury, is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from its city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus 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.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
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Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
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