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How to get fromBedford to Banburyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Banbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Banburytrain train London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
    2h 32m
    £57–84

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus bus B12
    4h 43m
    £8–11

  3. Bus via High Street

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Central station to High Streetbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Bicester North Stationbus bus X5
    3h 17m
    £12–22

  4. Drive  46.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Banburycar car 46.7 mi
    57 min
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bedford to Banburytaxi taxi 46.7 mi
    57 min
    £110–140

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to High Streetbus bus S4 / ...
    4h 43m
    £12–19

Bedford to Banbury by train, subway, and foot

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Banbury, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Banbury via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Banbury via Central station, High Street, Bicester North Station, and Bicester North in around 3h 17m.

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