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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 train, with an average ticket price of £52 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 train costs an average of £52, while a coach costs an average of £52.
Distance: 66 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£52 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Luton to Banbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Banbury:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Luton to Banbury costing on average £52.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£38. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Banbury from Luton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Luton to Banbury is by taking a coach 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, London, Stratford-upon-Avon 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.
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.
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.
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 Luton to Banbury.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Banbury:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Luton to Banbury costing on average £52.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 57m.
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.
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