What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Banbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Banbury station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Railway Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Banbury?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Banbury via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Banbury?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Banbury is 132 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Banbury without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Banbury bus from?

Greater Manchester to Banbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Banbury train from?

Greater Manchester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Banbury?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Banbury bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Banbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Banbury train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Banbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Banbury is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Greater Manchester to Banbury.

Where can I stay near Banbury?

There are 706+ hotels available in Banbury.

Greater Manchester to Banbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Banbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Banburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 39m
£57–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Railway Stationbus X17 / ...
6h 16m
£25–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
4h 50m
£33–56
Drive 126.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Banburycar 126.6 mi
2h 21m
£32–46

Greater Manchester to Banbury by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 131.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Banbury, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Banbury via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Coventry, Transport Museum, Railway Station, and Leamington Spa in around 6h 16m.

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