There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Banbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 35m£86–155Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Banburycar 134.9 mi
2h 49m£34–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
5h 34m£35–55Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus Oxf
- Take the bus from Magdalen Street to High Streetbus S4 / ...
7h 44m£37–64
Swansea to Banbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Banbury is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Banbury is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Magdalen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Banbury via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Swansea and Banbury is 205 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Banbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Swansea to Banbury, including transfers.
Swansea to Banbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Banbury is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Banbury, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Banbury via Reading in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Magdalen Street in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–35
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Magdalen Street to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Banbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swansea to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Banbury is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Swansea to Banbury.
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