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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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You'll arrive about 25m sooner (21m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $9 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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How to get from Oxford to Banbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Banbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:39 AM 0h17 Oxford 11:56 AM Banbury $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:39 AM 0h17 Oxford 11:56 AM Banbury $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:39 AM 0h17 Oxford 11:56 AM Banbury $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Banbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways to go to Banbury by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways.
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