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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Banbury
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Banbury will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swindon for Banbury every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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 Swindon to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, and a coach costs an average of £65.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swindon to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Banbury trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:28 Swindon | 1h28 | 05:56 Banbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:41 Swindon | 1h15 | 10:56 Banbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Banbury
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Trains from Swindon to Banbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Swindon to Banbury trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Banbury from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Banbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Banbury
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- 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 A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- 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 taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 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: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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