How to get to Banbury from Luton

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Compare coach and train for Luton to Banbury

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 £53, while a train costs an average of £57.

Distance: 66 km

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£53

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£57

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2h 57m

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The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Banbury is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Banbury:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Banbury costing on average £57.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Banbury is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Banbury take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Banbury including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-44.14. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 22m 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.

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FAQs: Luton to Banbury

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 Luton to Banbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Banbury including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Banbury is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Banbury:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Banbury costing on average £57.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Banbury is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Banbury take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 57m.

The Luton to Banbury distance is approximately 66 km.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Banbury is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Banbury as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Banbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Banbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Thameslink, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway to go to Banbury by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Banbury by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Banbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Birmingham, London Marylebone (MYB), Leamington Spa. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Banbury and these popular destinations at a great price.

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