The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Banbury
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Banbury will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston 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 211 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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
Preston to Banbury train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:00 Preston | 3h57 | 09:57 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:19 Preston | 2h57 | 10:16 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:17 Preston | 3h37 | 11:54 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:18 Preston | 3h00 | 12:18 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:18 Preston | 3h35 | 13:53 Banbury | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Banbury
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 21:18 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Banbury trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Banbury from £75. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Banbury
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
- 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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