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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 prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m 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 $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Banbury costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
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.
5:50 AM5h35Southampton11:25 AMBanbury$621One-way0 transfers
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5:50 AM5h35Southampton11:25 AMBanbury$621One-way0 transfers
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5:50 AM5h35Southampton11:25 AMBanbury$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Banbury:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Banbury costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Banbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Banbury station (BAN).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Banbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Banbury by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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