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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Banbury | Birmingham New Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Banbury | Birmingham New Street | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Banbury | Birmingham Moor Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Banbury | Birmingham New Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Banbury | Birmingham New Street | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Banbury to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£6 - £40 | Average duration53m | 1kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£5 - £5 | Average duration50m | 3kg CO₂e |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Banbury to Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Banbury to Birmingham start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £19. 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 Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Banbury to Birmingham is 53m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Banbury to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Banbury to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Banbury to Birmingham departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 23:43.
Which is the best train operator from Banbury to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Banbury to Birmingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Banbury to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Banbury to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Birmingham was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Banbury to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £8 to £38 for a train ticket from Banbury to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually CrossCountry 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.
