Rugby to Banbury by train

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Overview: trains from Rugby to Banbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rugby 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 05:38 View journey
Last train 23:48 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 50m View journey
Distance (km) 36
Trains / day 42 View all
Cheapest journey £21.10 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 6m
Train operators 8

Travelling by train from Rugby to Banbury

Ready to travel from Rugby to Banbury 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 between Rugby and Banbury: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £21.10, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Departure frequency and timetable from Rugby to Banbury

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Rugby to Banbury:

  • 05:38 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:34 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:17 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:48 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 12 minutes from Rugby toward Banbury.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 42 trains serving this route each day.

Rugby to Banbury distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 36 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 50 minutes.

When are tickets between Rugby and Banbury available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Rugby and Banbury can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Rugby to Banbury

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Rugby and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Banbury city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Rugby to Banbury

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

The train journey from Rugby to Banbury covers 36 kilometres in total.

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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.