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Manchester Victoria to Banbury by train

First train

11:39

Last train

11:39

Departure station

Manchester Victoria

Arrival station

Banbury

Journey time

From 3h 37m

Distance

106 miles (170 km)

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express

Taking the train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury in 3 hours 37 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 37 minutes to travel the 106 miles (170 km) from Manchester Victoria to Banbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with TransPennine Express or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Manchester Victoria to Banbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Banbury by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Victoria to Banbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Manchester Victoria and Banbury by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury?

No, there are no direct train services from Manchester Victoria to Banbury. Travelling from Manchester Victoria to Banbury by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.

What time does the first train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury leave?

The first train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury leaves at 11:39. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury leave?

The last train from Manchester Victoria to Banbury leaves at 11:39. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Manchester Victoria and Banbury by train?

Trains travelling from Manchester Victoria to Banbury cover a distance of around 106 miles (170 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Banbury to Manchester Victoria.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Victoria to Banbury

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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