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Compare train and bus for London to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Banbury
Compare the available ways to get from London to Banbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Banbury:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Banbury costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€39) compared to roughly $46 (€39) 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Banbury
How to get from London to Banbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Banbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX460
9:30 PM 2h15 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:45 PM Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX460
9:30 PM 2h15 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:45 PM Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L37398
11:07 PM 0h56 London Marylebone (MYB) 12:03 AM Banbury station (BAN) $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L37903
9:36 AM 1h03 London Marylebone (MYB) 10:39 AM Banbury station (BAN) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - L37686
11:36 AM 1h03 London Marylebone (MYB) 12:39 PM Banbury station (BAN) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - L37691
2:36 PM 1h03 London Marylebone (MYB) 3:39 PM Banbury station (BAN) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX460
9:00 AM 2h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:25 AM Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX460
1:00 PM 2h30 London, Victoria Coach Station 3:30 PM Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX460
5:30 PM 2h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:15 PM Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Banbury:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Banbury costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Banbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Marylebone (MYB) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout.
- Travel with National Express to go to Banbury by bus.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Banbury by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 33 direct trains per day with Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway.
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