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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Banbury:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Banbury costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about -1h -19m sooner (1h 5m by bus vs 46m by car) and save roughly $-2.13 (€-1.76) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $9 (€7)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Oxford to Banbury Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:42AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:42PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:53PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:07AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Oxford to Banbury bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Banbury buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Oxford | 1h18 | 8:33 AM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Oxford | 1h19 | 9:44 AM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Oxford | 0h59 | 9:59 AM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Oxford | 1h17 | 10:42 AM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Oxford | 1h17 | 11:42 AM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Oxford | 1h17 | 12:42 PM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 AM Oxford | 0h59 | 12:54 PM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Oxford | 1h17 | 1:42 PM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Oxford | 1h17 | 2:42 PM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Oxford | 0h59 | 2:54 PM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Banbury
Buses from Oxford to Banbury run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:53, the last at 23:34. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 59m |
First bus 12:53 AM |
Last bus 11:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Oxfordshire from Oxford to BanburyYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Banbury with Stagecoach Oxfordshire for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Banbury
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