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Outbound fromYork to Banbury by train
It takes an average of 2h 43m to travel from York to Banbury by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (212 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from York to Banbury and tickets for this journey start from £22.30 when you book in advance.
Take the train from York to Banbury in 2 hours 39 minutes
If you want to travel from York to Banbury by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from York to Banbury by train to take around 2 hours 43 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 131 miles (212 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Banbury. You can travel with CrossCountry trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from York to Banbury start from £22.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from York to Banbury
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for York to Banbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.