The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 trains that leave Reading station (RDG) for Banbury station (BAN) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:45 Reading station (RDG) | 0h42 | 06:27 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:46 Reading station (RDG) | 0h43 | 10:29 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:19 Reading station (RDG) | 1h04 | 12:23 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:50 Reading station (RDG) | 0h45 | 18:35 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:19 Reading station (RDG) | 1h05 | 20:24 Banbury station (BAN) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN)
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 20:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN) trainsCrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading station (RDG) and Banbury station (BAN) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading station (RDG) to Banbury station (BAN) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading station (RDG) and Banbury station (BAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- 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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