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Compare bus and train for Luton to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 train costs an average of $70, while a bus costs an average of $70.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Luton to Banbury
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Banbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Banbury:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Banbury costing on average $70 (€59).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€59) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$52 (-€44). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Luton to Banbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Banbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 AM 3h15 Luton 11:25 AM Banbury $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:10 AM 3h15 Luton 11:25 AM Banbury $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 AM 3h15 Luton 11:25 AM Banbury $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Banbury:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Banbury costing on average $70 (€59).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Banbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway to go to Banbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Banbury by bus.
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