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The cheapest and fastest trains from Banbury to Oxford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
35 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banbury to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banbury to Oxford will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $7.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Banbury for Oxford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:35AM0h28
Banbury08:03AMOxford
$71One-way
0 changes
09:55AM0h19
Banbury10:14AMOxford
$131One-way
0 changes
08:38PM0h26
Banbury09:04PMOxford
$131One-way
0 changes
12:42PM0h26
Banbury01:08PMOxford
$131One-way
0 changes
09:55AM0h19
Banbury10:14AMOxford
$131One-way
0 changes
12:42PM0h26
Banbury01:08PMOxford
$131One-way
0 changes
08:38PM0h26
Banbury09:04PMOxford
$131One-way
0 changes
07:35AM0h28
Banbury08:03AMOxford
$71One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Banbury to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 35 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
$13 Average Price | $10 Average Price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Banbury to Oxford train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, 5 November
Last updated at 1:11 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P09884 | On time 8:35 am Banbury station (BAN) | 0h28 | 9:03 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C23548 | On time 8:55 am Banbury station (BAN) | 0h19 | 9:14 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C23811 | On time 9:23 am Banbury station (BAN) | 0h18 | 9:41 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P09885 | On time 9:42 am Banbury station (BAN) | 0h26 | 10:08 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C23552 | On time 9:59 am Banbury station (BAN) | 0h18 | 10:17 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C23555 | On time 10:55 am Banbury station (BAN) | 0h19 | 11:14 am Oxford station (OXF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Banbury to Oxford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Banbury to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Banbury to Oxford trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Banbury and Oxford from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
$13
CrossCountry frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
26m
Cheapest Price
$7
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
$39
Cross Country frequency
9 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
$39
first_great_western frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Banbury to Oxford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Banbury to Oxford 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 Banbury to Oxford.
Cheap train tickets from Banbury to Oxford can start from as little as $8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Banbury to Oxford is $14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Banbury to Oxford train travel time is 18 min for the 34 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Banbury to Oxford leaves at 12: 20am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Banbury to Oxford leaves at 11: 57pm.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Banbury to Oxford without having to change trains with CrossCountry or first_great_western. There are 6 direct trains from Banbury to Oxford each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Banbury to Oxford train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Banbury to Oxford to compare what amenities they may offer.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Banbury, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Oxford, located away from the city centre.
A day trip to Oxford from Banbury is worth doing with a journey time of 18 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Banbury to Oxford by train is November.
You have options as you can travel to Oxford from Banbury 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Banbury and Oxford
Banbury
Oxford
The major train station for departures in Banbury is Banbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Banbury for your trip from Banbury to Oxford.
Banbury
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:35 - 19:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent
Parking
- Car Park: There are three car parks at Banbury Station: the Multi-Storey Car Park, the Main Car Park, and the Approach Road Car Park. Prices are the same at all three car parks.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 00:15 Saturday 05:00 - 00:15 Sunday 08:00 - 00:20
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance next to taxi rank and on entry to the multi storey car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Banbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Oxford is Oxford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford for your journey to Oxford from Banbury.
Oxford
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oxford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
Oxford Parkway
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
5 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Oxford Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
Most popular trains to and from Oxford and Banbury
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