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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Banbury is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Banbury is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Banbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at High Street via Royal Well Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Banbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Banbury via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Banbury?

The distance between Cardiff and Banbury is 160 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Banbury without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 36m and costs £40 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Banbury bus from?

Cardiff to Banbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Banbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Banbury?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Banbury is to train via Reading which takes 2h 36m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Banbury bus arrive?

Cardiff to Banbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Banbury train arrive?

Cardiff to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Banbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Banbury is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Banbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Banbury?

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BanburyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 36m
£43–118
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Regent Circus
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market PlaceS6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney IslandS6
4. Take the train from Oxford to Banbury
4h 1m
£19–66
Drive 103.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Banbury103.5 mi
2h 8m
£26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BanburyManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 22m
£36–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station825 / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Street801
5h 40m
£33–50

Cardiff to Banbury by train

166Weekly Trains

2h 36mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Banbury via Reading in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Street via Royal Well Bus Station, West Street, and Town Hall in around 5h 40m.

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