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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Banbury
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Banbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Banbury:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Banbury costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Banbury:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Banbury costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Banbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) and arrive in Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Banbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Banbury by bus.
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