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Trains from Reading Stations to Banbury (BAN)

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35

train journeys
per day

44

miles (71 kms)

40 mins

fastest journey

00:20 / 00:30

first / last train

22

direct trains

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading Stations to Banbury (BAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Reading Stations and Banbury , with 22 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading Stations to Banbury is approximately 44 miles (71 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 17 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Banbury.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Banbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 40 mins.

Journeys from Reading Stations to Banbury Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:20
    5 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    05:49
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    41 mins Direct
    06:56
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    42 mins Direct
    07:27
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    42 mins Direct
    07:57
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    08:22
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    41 mins Direct
    08:56
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    09:20
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    40 mins Direct
    09:56
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:16
    42 mins Direct
    10:58
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:19
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    11:20
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:14
    42 mins Direct
    11:56
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    42 mins Direct
    12:27
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:15
    41 mins Direct
    12:56
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    1 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    13:22
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:15
    41 mins Direct
    13:56
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:15
    42 mins Direct
    14:57
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:18
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    15:20
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    46 mins Direct
    15:31
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:14
    42 mins Direct
    15:56
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:43
    44 mins Direct
    16:27
    Reading
    Banbury
    Reading to Banbury

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Banbury Station

Station name Banbury (BAN)
Address Banbury station, Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB
Managed by CH

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:15
Saturday 06:35 - 19:15
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading Stations and Banbury

The travel time between Reading Stations and Banbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading Stations and Banbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

First class tickets on trains between Reading Stations and Banbury typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Reading Stations and Banbury can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 22 direct services per day from Reading Stations to Banbury

CrossCountry, GWR, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Banbury.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading Stations and Banbury, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.