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Get from Banbury to Reading
The journey takes about 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Banbury to Reading by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Banbury to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Banbury to Reading start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £29. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Banbury to Reading?
The average train journey time from Banbury to Reading is 46m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 42m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Banbury to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Banbury to Reading?
The earliest train from Banbury to Reading departs at 07:25. And the latest train departs at 23:34.
Which is the best train operator from Banbury to Reading?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Banbury to Reading?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Banbury to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Banbury to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Banbury to Reading was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of £13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Banbury to Reading as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £13 to £59 for a train ticket from Banbury to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2026-01-22.
Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
