Train from Banbury to Birmingham: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Banbury to Birmingham on December 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Chiltern RailwaysTrain
Banbury
Birmingham Moor StreetCheapest
CrossCountryTrain
Banbury
Birmingham New StreetFastest
Chiltern RailwaysTrain
Banbury
Birmingham Moor StreetNo tags
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Banbury
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
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Banbury
Birmingham New StreetNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:48 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Banbury to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
50mAverage Duration
38 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$7 - $52Average Duration53m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$7 - $14Average Duration50m
3kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Banbury to Birmingham by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Banbury to Birmingham?

    The cheapest train tickets from Banbury to Birmingham start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Banbury to Birmingham?

    The average train ride duration from Banbury to Birmingham is 53m, covering a distance of 38 miles (61 km). The quickest train can get you there in 45m and is operated by CrossCountry.

  3. Which train operators service the Banbury to Birmingham route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Banbury to Birmingham?

    The earliest train departs from Banbury to Birmingham at 7:05am. And the latest train departs at 11:43pm.

  5. What 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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Banbury to Birmingham?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Chiltern Railways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Banbury to Birmingham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Chiltern Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. 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.

Best price found
12/10
$18
12/11
$21
Today
$18
12/13
$20
12/14
$6
12/15
$15
12/16
$10
12/17
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Banbury to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $6

To 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 $6 to $49 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 $6 which is on 2025-12-14.

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.

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