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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 101 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£79 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Banbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Banbury:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Banbury costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£58. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Banbury from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Banbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Banbury are Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, London and Birmingham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Banbury on Omio.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace, with Tudor streets and a strong theatre scene. Its riverside setting and historic centre give the town a cultured, easy-paced feel.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Travel to Banbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Banbury.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Banbury:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Banbury costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 30m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Banbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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