There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 35m£66–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 825
6h 14m£21–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
- Take the bus from Market Place to Old Bus Stationbus S6
- Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 32m£37–66Drive 103.3 mi
- Drive from Banbury to Cardiffcar 103.3 mi
2h 9m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 37m£79–108
Banbury to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Wales is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Banbury to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Banbury station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via West Street and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
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.
The distance between Banbury and Wales is 160 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from Banbury to Wales without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Banbury to Wales, including transfers.
Banbury to Wales bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from West Street station.
Banbury to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
The best way to get from Banbury to Wales is to train via Reading which takes 2h 35m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 14m.
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 Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via West Street and Royal Well Bus Station in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Banbury to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Banbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
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More Questions & Answers
Banbury to Wales bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Banbury to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Wales is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Banbury to Wales.
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