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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Banbury is to bus via Central station which costs £8 - £22 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Banbury is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Banbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at High Street via Magdalen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Banbury?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Banbury via West Hampstead station and London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Luton to Banbury?

The distance between Luton and Banbury is 98 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Banbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Luton to Banbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Banbury bus from?

Luton to Banbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Banbury train from?

Luton to Banbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Banbury?

The best way to get from Luton to Banbury is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Central station, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Luton to Banbury bus arrive?

Luton to Banbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Banbury train arrive?

Luton to Banbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Banbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Banbury is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Luton to Banbury.

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

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Luton to Banbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Luton to Banbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead ThameslinkBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to BanburyLondon Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2h 7m
£27–77
Bus via Central station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationMk1
2. Take the bus from High Street to Bicester North StationX5
3h 44m
£8–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Baker Street StationGreenline 757
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to BanburyLondon Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2h 57m
£19–53
Drive 48.2 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Banbury48.2 mi
1h 4m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luton to Banbury48.2 mi
1h 4m
£110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station737
2. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to High StreetS4 / ...
3h 50m
£25–68

Luton to Banbury by train, subway, and foot

242Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 97.5 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Banbury via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Banbury via Central station, High Street, Bicester North Station, and Bicester North in around 3h 44m.

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