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Banbury Museum & Gallery
Banbury's main museum explores the town's history, canals, trade, and local life through family-friendly displays and changing exhibitions.
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 €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 6 trains from Birmingham to Banbury, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 53 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.
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Trains from Birmingham to Banbury run on average 9 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Banbury.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Banbury trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G01024 | On time 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 3:55 PM Banbury station (BAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29935 | On time 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h45 | 4:18 PM Banbury station (BAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37373 | 3:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0h52 | 4:37 PM Banbury station (BAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01027 | On time 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 4:55 PM Banbury station (BAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37613 | 4:15 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0h53 | 5:08 PM Banbury station (BAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37347 | 4:45 PM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 0h55 | 5:40 PM Banbury station (BAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Banbury's main museum explores the town's history, canals, trade, and local life through family-friendly displays and changing exhibitions.
Grand palace and exhibition site with major collections, art displays, and landscaped grounds in a leading heritage destination nearby.
Historic canal-side workshop museum showing traditional boatbuilding skills and the working heritage of Banbury's waterways.
Pleasant canal-side trail ideal for walking and cycling, offering locks, boats, and a strong sense of Banbury's industrial heritage.
Main shopping street and historic route through central Banbury, good for seeing everyday town life and local architecture.
Attractive waterside walking area around the museum and lock, popular for strolling, boating views, and relaxed town-centre scenery.
A spiced fruit-filled pastry linked to the old Banbury cake trade. It is the town's best-known traditional food and a classic local teatime treat.
A soft yeast bun with currants or raisins, baked in nearby Oxfordshire and widely eaten with butter at tea time across the county.
A rich sausage made with pork, herbs and seasoning, strongly associated with Oxford and commonly served in pubs around the area.
Well-regarded modern Indian restaurant with stylish interiors and a broad menu of curries, grills and regional specialties.
Established Banbury restaurant known for polished British and European cooking in a smart but relaxed town-centre setting.
Popular historic pub in central Banbury serving classic British meals, ales and a traditional atmosphere in an old coaching inn.
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining cost less than London, while local buses and casual meals are reasonably priced for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Banbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Banbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Banbury trains use the Birmingham New Street to Banbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Banbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: 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.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: 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.
Banbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Banbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Banbury. ATMs are available at Banbury.
Ticket office support is available at Banbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Banbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Banbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Banbury: 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.
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