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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Banbury is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Banbury is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Banbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at High Street via Magdalen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Banbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Banbury. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Reading to Banbury?

The distance between Reading and Banbury is 50 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Banbury without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £35.

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

The train from Reading to Banbury takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Reading to Banbury bus from?

Reading to Banbury bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to Banbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Banbury?

The best way to get from Reading to Banbury is to train which takes 41 min and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Reading to Banbury bus arrive?

Reading to Banbury bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Banbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Banbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Banbury is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Reading to Banbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Banbury?

There are 674+ hotels available in Banbury.

Reading to Banbury - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Banbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
41 min
£9–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to High Streetbus S4 / ...
3h 16m
£10–14
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Banburycar 50.5 mi
1h 11m
£13–18

Reading to Banbury by train

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41 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 50 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 41 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to High Street via Westgate and Magdalen Street in around 3h 16m.

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