Brighton to Banbury by train

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Overview: trains from Brighton to Banbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brighton 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 05:06 View journey
Last train 23:41 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 160
Trains / day 72 View all
Cheapest journey £40.70 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 26m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Brighton to Banbury

So you’re considering going from Brighton to Banbury by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Brighton and Banbury

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £40.70, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Brighton to Banbury train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:06.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:23.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:03.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:41.

  • 72 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 12 minutes.

Average train travel time from Brighton to Banbury

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 38 minutes, travelling a total distance of 160 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Brighton and Banbury?

You can secure tickets for travel between Brighton and Banbury up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Brighton to Banbury

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Banbury city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Brighton to Banbury

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

The train route from Brighton to Banbury covers 160 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.