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 £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

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 9m and costs £25 - £40.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cardiff to Banbury, including transfers.

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.

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 9m 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?

There are 689+ hotels available in Banbury.

Cardiff to Banbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 488 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Reading
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 31m
£71–134
Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Banburycar 103.5 mi
2h 9m
£26–38
Train, bus, line 488 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus 801
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 488 / ...
5h 57m
£33–59
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 17m
£82–113

Cardiff to Banbury by train

191Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Banbury.

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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 31m.

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