There are 3 ways to get from Runcorn to Banbury by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New StreetLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BanburyManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 50m£18–80Drive 123.4 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Banbury123.4 mi
2h 24m£31–45Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New StreetLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to BanburyBirmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2h 53m£26–75
Runcorn to Banbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Banbury is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Banbury is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Banbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Runcorn and Banbury is 123 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Banbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £18 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Runcorn to Banbury, including transfers.
Runcorn to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Banbury is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Runcorn to Banbury.
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Banbury, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 50m.
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
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