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

The cheapest way to get from London to Banbury is to bus which costs £6 - £8 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Banbury is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between London and Banbury?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Marble Arch and arriving at High Street via Magdalen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between London and Banbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Marylebone and arriving at Banbury. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from London to Banbury?

The distance between London and Banbury is 69 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Banbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £30 - £60.

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

The train from London Marylebone to Banbury takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Banbury bus from?

London to Banbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Marble Arch station.

Where do I catch the London to Banbury train from?

London to Banbury train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from London Marylebone station.

Train or bus from London to Banbury?

The best way to get from London to Banbury is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £8 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the London to Banbury bus arrive?

London to Banbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the London to Banbury train arrive?

London to Banbury train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Banbury station.

Can I drive from London to Banbury?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Banbury is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from London to Banbury.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Banbury?

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Where can I stay near Banbury?

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London to Banbury - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from London to Banbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Banburytrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
1h 6m
£30–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marble Arch to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus Tube
2. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to High Streetbus S4 / ...
3h 30m
£6–7
Drive 77.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Banburycar 77.2 mi
1h 30m
£19–28

London to Banbury by train

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Chiltern Railways operates a train from London Marylebone to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marble Arch to High Street via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Magdalen Street in around 3h 30m.

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