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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2h 18m
    £48–70

  2. Drive 48.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Banburycar car 48.1 mi
    1h 3m
    £12–17

  3. Bus via Coventry

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Railway Stationbus bus X18 / ...
    2h 37m
    £18–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Banburytaxi taxi 48.1 mi
    1h 3m
    £150–180

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    3h 12m
    £28–55

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148
    3h 40m
    £15–22

Leicester to Banbury by train

Calendar173Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Banbury via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Transport Museum, Railway Station, and Leamington Spa in around 2h 37m.

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