What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Wales is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Wales. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Wales. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Banbury to Wales?

The distance between Banbury and Wales is 160 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.

How do I travel from Banbury to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury to Wales without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Wales?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Banbury to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Wales bus from?

Banbury to Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Wales train from?

Banbury to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Wales?

The best way to get from Banbury to Wales is to train via Reading which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Banbury to Wales bus arrive?

Banbury to Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

Where does the Banbury to Wales train arrive?

Banbury to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Wales is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Banbury to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Banbury to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Wales.

Banbury to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, line 488 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 35m
£67–131
Drive 103.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banbury to Cardiffcar 103.3 mi
2h 9m
£26–37
Line 488 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 23m
£29–55
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 37m
£81–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 25m
£40–82

Banbury to Wales by train

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Banbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Sophia Gardens via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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