Nottingham to Banbury train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Banbury

Showing times and prices for 21 Mar

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 23 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

100 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Nottingham to Banbury will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

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

CrossCountryC72142 · C74857
08:412h36
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:17Banbury station (BAN)
£221One-way
1 change
CrossCountryC75252 · C72479
09:072h48
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:55Banbury station (BAN)
£231One-way
1 change
CrossCountryC75249 · C72476
08:072h50
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:57Banbury station (BAN)
£241One-way
1 change
CrossCountryC75249 · C75197
08:072h09
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:16Banbury station (BAN)
£331One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsY12469+CrossCountryC75197
08:162h00
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:16Banbury station (BAN)
£391One-way
1 change

Live departures

Nottingham to Banbury train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Banbury trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 13:26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_countryC75249 · C72476
On time
08:07 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h50
10:57 Banbury station (BAN)
1 change
cross_countryC75249 · C75197
On time
08:07 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h09
10:16 Banbury station (BAN)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY12469+cross_countryC75197
On time
08:16 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h00
10:16 Banbury station (BAN)
1 change
cross_countryC72142 · C74857
On time
08:41 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h36
11:17 Banbury station (BAN)
1 change
east_midlands_railwayY12338+cross_countryC75193 · C74857
On time
08:53 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h24
11:17 Banbury station (BAN)
2 changes
cross_countryC75252 · C72479
On time
09:07 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h48
11:55 Banbury station (BAN)
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Banbury

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Trains from Nottingham to Banbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 3h 1m.

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
100 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£75
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
3h 1m
First train
05:17
Last train
21:58
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: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Banbury trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Banbury from £75. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 1m
Cheapest Price
£75
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£93
east_midlands_trains frequency
3 a day

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£82
Cross Country frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Nottingham to Banbury train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Banbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £75, while the average price tends to be around £75.
The train journey from Nottingham to Banbury covers a distance of 100 km and takes approximately 3h 1m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Nottingham to Banbury is 100 km.
The first train from Nottingham to Banbury leaves at 5:17.
The last train from Nottingham to Banbury departs at 21:58.
Trains from Nottingham to Banbury run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Nottingham to Banbury.
Yes, there is a direct train between Nottingham and Banbury. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Cross Country.
To travel from Nottingham to Banbury, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Banbury.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Banbury is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Banbury station (BAN).
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Banbury is by train, costing approximately £75.
Booking trains from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Banbury is moderately scenic, offering views of the English countryside with rolling hills and fields, particularly as you travel through the Midlands. While not as dramatic as some other routes in the UK, it still provides a pleasant visual experience.
A day trip from Nottingham to Banbury is not feasible, as the journey duration is 3h 1m. However, there are 7 trains per day for this route.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Banbury.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Banbury

Nottingham
Banbury
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Banbury.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: none
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.

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