The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to Banbury
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to Banbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to Banbury will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rugby for Banbury on Sat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 50 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Rugby to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rugby to Banbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Banbury trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:37 AM Rugby | 1h17 | 5:54 AM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Rugby | 1h06 | 9:40 AM Banbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Banbury
Trains from Rugby to Banbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Rugby to Banbury trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rugby and Banbury from $7 (€6). 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 Rugby to Banbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Banbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
- 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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