The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stratford-upon-Avon 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 29 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 29 km
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£19 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:29 Stratford-upon-Avon | 1h08 | 09:37 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:08 Stratford-upon-Avon | 1h31 | 10:39 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:29 Stratford-upon-Avon | 1h08 | 11:37 Banbury | 1 change | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 06:31 Stratford-upon-Avon | 1h07 | 07:38 Banbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury
Trains from Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 23:14 |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains from Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury trainsChiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stratford-upon-Avon to Banbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Red Line Taxis (Wheelchair Access) 017889 777365
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the front of the station.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 07:00-18:30 and Sunday 10:00-16:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: north of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: In Station Drive
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One waiting shelter on each platform, open 24 hours.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Within station forecourt area, adjacent to station entrance.
- 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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