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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Banbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Banbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 $31, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Banbury:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Banbury costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 42m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $34 (€27)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Banbury
How to get from Southampton to Banbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Banbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM3h07Southampton7:07 PMBanbury$441One-way1 transfer
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- 4:00 PM3h07Southampton7:07 PMBanbury$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 4:00 PM3h07Southampton7:07 PMBanbury$441One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12:10 PM3h32Southampton3:42 PMBanbury$441One-way1 transfer
- 8:55 AM3h47Southampton12:42 PMBanbury$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Banbury:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Banbury costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Banbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout.
- Travel with National Express to go to Banbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Banbury by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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