Banbury to Southampton by train

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Overview: trains from Banbury to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Banbury to Southampton, 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 06:54 View journey
Last train 21:55 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 124
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey £19.02 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 54m
Train operators 1

Travelling by train from Banbury to Southampton

Ready to travel from Banbury to Southampton by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Banbury to Southampton

Ready to book tickets from Banbury to Southampton? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Banbury and Southampton typically run £19.02.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit £19.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to £27.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Train schedule for travel between Banbury and Southampton

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 45 trains make this journey of 124 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Banbury is at 06:54 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:55.

During the weekend, 06:54 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:55 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 2 minutes.

Average train travel time from Banbury to Southampton

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 37 minutes, travelling a total distance of 124 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Banbury and Southampton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Banbury and Southampton 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Southampton

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Southampton.

FAQs about the train journey from Banbury to Southampton

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

The trip from Banbury to Southampton covers a distance of 124 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.