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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Banbury

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

Average price

$22

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

53 m

Trains per day

Distance

60 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Banbury will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham for Banbury on Sun, Jun 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 56 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.

09:03AM0h51

Birmingham

09:54AMBanbury

$81One-way

0 transfers

09:42AM0h56

Birmingham

10:38AMBanbury

$201One-way

0 transfers

12:03PM0h51

Birmingham

12:54PMBanbury

$261One-way

0 transfers

09:12AM0h52

Birmingham

10:04AMBanbury

$271One-way

0 transfers

01:40PM0h54

Birmingham

02:34PMBanbury

$271One-way

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Birmingham to Banbury?

The best time to book your train from Birmingham to Banbury is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Birmingham to Banbury route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to Banbury per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Birmingham to Banbury.

Trains

from $20

Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Banbury

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham to Banbury run on average 8 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) 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

37 miles (60 km)

Average train duration

52m

Cheapest ticket price

$5 (€4)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

43m

First train

00:03

Last train

23:45

Price information

Train providers: Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry from Birmingham to Banbury trains

Buy your official Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry train tickets between Birmingham and Banbury from $8 (€6) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next journey: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to Banbury train information:

Average Duration: 49 min
Cheapest Price: $10
Chiltern Railways frequency: 15 a day

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Banbury

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Banbury 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 Birmingham to Banbury.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Banbury can start from as little as $4 (€4) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Banbury is $20 (€16); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Banbury train time is 43 min covering the 37 mile (60 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Banbury leaves at 12: 03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Banbury leaves at 11: 45 PM.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Birmingham to Banbury with Chiltern Railways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Birmingham to Banbury train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Birmingham to Banbury to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 45 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Banbury, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Banbury from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to Banbury is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Banbury including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Birmingham to Banbury

Birmingham

Banbury

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your trip from Birmingham to Banbury.

Birmingham International Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00

Distance to city center

12 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
National key toilets: No
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transit options for Birmingham International

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.

Birmingham Moor Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Birmingham Moor Street station, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10

Shopping

Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall

Parking

Car Park: No

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.
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
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Birmingham Moor Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

Lockers

You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier

Parking

Car Park: Short Stay Car Park

Dining

All Bar One
Leon
Caffè Nero
Five Guys
Krispy Kreme
The Pasty Shop
Upper Crust
Wasabi
Starbucks
Hotel Chocolat

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi

Accessibility

Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets

Hotel

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

In the middle of the station.

Public transit options for Birmingham New Street

Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

Birmingham Snow Hill Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Birmingham Snow Hill station, Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BJ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None

Parking

Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements

Public transit options for Birmingham Snow Hill

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.