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 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 36m.

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 36m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Banbury to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cardiff train from?

Banbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury 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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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1676+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Banbury to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Banbury to Cardiff by train 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 36m
£67–131
Drive 103.3 mi
cheapest
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 37m
£80–114
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 52m
£59–123

Banbury to Cardiff by train

195Weekly Trains

2h 36mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banbury to Cardiff.

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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 36m.

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