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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Banbury is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Banbury is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Banbury?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Banbury via Didcot Parkway and Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Bath to Banbury?

The distance between Bath and Banbury is 87 miles. The road distance is 74.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Banbury without a car is to train via Oxford which takes 1h 52m and costs £29 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Bath to Banbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Banbury train from?

Bath to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Banbury?

The best way to get from Bath to Banbury is to train via Oxford which takes 1h 52m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 231 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Bath to Banbury train arrive?

Bath to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Didcot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Bath to Banbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Banbury is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Bath to Banbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Banbury?

There are 635+ hotels available in Banbury.

Bath to Banbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 231 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Banbury 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 via Oxford
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Didcot ParkwayBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to BanburyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 52m
£29–71
Line 231 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Station Forecourt B231
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Forecourt C to Fleming Way55
4h 49m
£15–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Didcot Parkway
2. Take the bus from Parkway Station to St AldatesX32
3. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to High StreetS4 / ...
3h 10m
£22–56
Drive 74.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Banbury74.5 mi
1h 49m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Didcot ParkwayBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to BanburyDidcot Parkway - Banbury
2h 31m
£20–53

Bath to Banbury by train

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.5 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Banbury via Didcot Parkway and Oxford in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Banbury via Rail Station Forecourt C, Fleming Way, Market Place, Osney Island, and Oxford in around 4h 49m.

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