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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 | Birmingham New Street | Banbury | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Banbury | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Banbury | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Birmingham Moor Street | Banbury | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham Moor Street | Banbury | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Banbury
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Banbury. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just R 108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 171 - R 899 | Average duration52m | 1kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 108 - R 137 | Average duration1h | 3kg CO₂e |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Banbury by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Banbury?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Banbury start from R 171. The average price for this train route is around R 435. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Banbury?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Banbury is 52m, covering a distance of 61 km. The quickest train can get you there in 43m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Banbury route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Banbury?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Banbury departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:45.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Banbury?
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 Birmingham to Banbury?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Banbury?
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 Birmingham to Banbury?
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 Birmingham to Banbury was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 101To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Banbury as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 101 to R 853 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Banbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 101, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Chiltern Railways 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.
