The cheapest and fastest trains from Theale to Banbury
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Theale to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Theale to Banbury will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Theale 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 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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
Theale to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Theale to Banbury trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:28 Theale | 1h28 | 08:56 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:33 Theale | 1h23 | 09:56 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:30 Theale | 1h26 | 10:56 Banbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:33 Theale | 1h23 | 11:56 Banbury | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Theale to Banbury
Trains from Theale to Banbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 23:04 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_great_western from Theale to Banbury trainsCrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Theale and Banbury from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Theale to Banbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Theale 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Theale and Banbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to the platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent ticket counter
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
- 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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