The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Banbury
Cheapest price
$381
Average price
$381
Fastest journey
6 h 1 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Banbury will cost around $381 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $381.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Banbury without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€174 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Banbury trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:52 AM Edinburgh | 6h02 | 12:54 PM Banbury | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Edinburgh | 6h01 | 2:54 PM Banbury | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:52 AM Edinburgh | 6h02 | 4:54 PM Banbury | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:52 PM Edinburgh | 6h02 | 6:54 PM Banbury | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:52 PM Edinburgh | 6h01 | 8:53 PM Banbury | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Banbury
Trains from Edinburgh to Banbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (449 km) distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 278 miles (449 km) |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER from Edinburgh to Banbury trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Banbury from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Banbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Banbury
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:35 - 19:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent
- 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.
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance next to taxi rank and on entry to the multi storey car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station.
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