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Compare train for Manchester to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł361 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł361, while a train costs an average of zł361.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
zł361 Average price Cheapest | zł239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 22m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around zł361 compared to roughly zł239 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 Manchester to Banbury
How to get from Manchester to Banbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Banbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:26 AM2h28Manchester9:54 AMBanburyzł871One-way0 transfers
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- 7:26 AM2h28Manchester9:54 AMBanburyzł871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:26 AM2h28Manchester9:54 AMBanburyzł871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:24 AM2h30Manchester12:54 PMBanburyzł4271One-way0 transfers
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Travel to Banbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Banbury.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Banbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Banbury by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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