Travelling by train from Banbury to Portsmouth

Ready to travel from Banbury to Portsmouth 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 for travel between Banbury and Portsmouth

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €169.24, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Banbury and Portsmouth

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 25 trains make this journey of 142 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Banbury is at 05:15 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:45.

During the weekend, 06:04 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:15 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 28 minutes.

Banbury to Portsmouth train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 142 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Banbury and Portsmouth

Tickets for travel between Banbury and Portsmouth can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Banbury to Portsmouth travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Portsmouth.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Banbury to Portsmouth by train?

The distance between Banbury and Portsmouth is 142 kilometres.

What is the Banbury to Portsmouth train price?

The lowest price available on this route is €169.24. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Banbury to Portsmouth?

Tickets for travel between Banbury to Portsmouth are available 5 months before departure.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Portsmouth?

The fastest jouney takes 2 hours and 39 minutes.