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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Manchester is to train and bus via Birmingham which costs £9 - £26 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Banbury and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Banbury to Manchester?

The distance between Banbury and Manchester is 130 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £16 - £85.

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

The train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Manchester train from?

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

Where does the Banbury to Manchester train arrive?

Banbury to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Manchester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Banbury to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3515+ hotels available in Manchester.

Banbury to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Banbury to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 31m
£16–85
Train, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
3h 41m
£10–26
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Manchestercar 126 mi
2h 30m
£30–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3h 44m
£20–51

Banbury to Manchester by train

114Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £16–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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