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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Banbury to Cardiff?

The distance between Banbury and Cardiff is 160 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Cardiff without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Banbury to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cardiff bus from?

Banbury to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cardiff train from?

Banbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Banbury to Cardiff is to train via Reading which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Banbury to Cardiff bus arrive?

Banbury to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

Where does the Banbury to Cardiff train arrive?

Banbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Cardiff is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Banbury to Cardiff.

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

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Banbury to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, line 488 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Banbury to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 38m
£42–144
Line 488 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 22m
£18–44
Drive 103.3 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Cardiffcar 103.3 mi
2h 9m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 35m
£25–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 20m
£29–63

Banbury to Cardiff by train

195Weekly Trains

2h 38mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Banbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Sophia Gardens via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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