Preston to Banbury by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Banbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Banbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:37 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 210
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey AU$116.26 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 22m
Train operators 10

Travelling from Preston to Banbury by train

Considering a train trip from Preston to Banbury? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train travel between Preston and Banbury: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Preston to Banbury:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$116.26

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel from Preston to Banbury

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:37 and the last departure is 22:40. On weekends, the first train departs at 03:57 and the last train leaves at 22:39. On average, a total of 33 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Preston to Banbury

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 34 minutes, spanning 210 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Preston and Banbury?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Preston to Banbury

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Banbury city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Banbury

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

The train journey between Preston and Banbury covers 210 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.