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Travelling from Banbury to Oxford, the fastest train takes 18m with an average travel time of 19m. 35 trains are running daily, with the first departing at 06:31 and the last at 23:34. Stay updated with live train status, times, delays, and cancellations on TrainPal.
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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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13:42 Banbury | 14:08 Oxford | On time | 26m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
13:55 Banbury | 14:15 Oxford | On time | 20m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
14:18 Banbury | 14:40 Oxford | On time | 22m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
14:56 Banbury | 15:15 Oxford | On time | 19m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
15:35 Banbury | 16:03 Oxford | On time | 28m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets |
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If you’re looking to buy cheap train tickets from Banbury to Oxford, you’re in the right place! CrossCountry operates direct trains between these two South East destinations, taking about 19 minutes on average.
Your journey will follow the River Cherwell, offering views of lush farmland and riverside meadows, before arriving into the iconic university city of Oxford.
CrossCountry is one of the train companies serving this direct route. This operator runs an extensive route network across Great Britain, with connections to popular destinations such as Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester.
The market town of Banbury is served by Banbury station, located five minutes east of the town centre. You can arrive on foot from most parts of the central area, or hop on one of the several bus routes serving the station.
Train services at Banbury are provided by three train operators: Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. These companies offer routes to London Marylebone, Birmingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Reading and Bournemouth.
CrossCountry trains do not usually call at any stops between Banbury and Oxford. Trains operated by Great Western Railway may make stops at Kings Sutton, Heyford and Tackley.
Consult your train service details for actual stops.
Situated about a kilometre (half a mile) west of the city centre, Oxford Station on Park End Street boasts a superb location for accessing the city centre.
The station offers connections to both regional destinations, such as Reading and Didcot Parkway, and intercity destinations. It is very well-connected to London, and also offers links to cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Bournemouth.
There’s plenty to see and do on a day out in Oxford. From simply wandering around the many university buildings, gardens and museums to punting on the River Cherwell. You can hire one of 80 traditional wooden handmade punts and enjoy a leisurely boat ride up or downstream and watch the idyllic Oxford scenery roll by.
CrossCountry offers two service classes for your direct train from Banbury to Oxford.
Read our tips for travelling with CrossCountry and put your mind at ease ahead of your Banbury to Oxford train journey.
The Banbury to Oxford train route is also served by GWR, with journeys taking about 29 minutes on average. Departures are slightly less frequent than CrossCountry’s service, but if the departure times suit you better, or you prefer GWR’s service, this might be the option for you.
Great Western Railway provides intercity, regional and commuter rail services across the West of England and South Wales, as well as routes from London to the West Country. Destinations from GWR include Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and Devon.
Below are the carriage classes you can choose from on GWR trains from Banbury to Oxford:
Clear up any doubts you may have about your Banbury to Oxford train with our tips for travelling with GWR.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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