The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Banbury
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidenhead to Banbury will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Maidenhead for Banbury 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 73 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.


Live departures
Maidenhead to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidenhead to Banbury trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:39 Maidenhead | 1h18 | 19:57 Banbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
![]() | 03:09 Maidenhead | 2h47 | 05:56 Banbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Banbury
Trains from Maidenhead to Banbury run on average 3 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 04:09 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Maidenhead to Banbury trainsCrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Maidenhead and Banbury from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Maidenhead to Banbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Banbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- 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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