Liverpool to Banbury by train

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Overview: trains from Liverpool to Banbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Liverpool 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 05:07 View journey
Last train 23:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 187
Trains / day 62 View all
Cheapest journey €35.74 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 29m
Train operators 11

Explore Liverpool to Banbury by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Liverpool to Banbury aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Liverpool to Banbury

Ready to book tickets from Liverpool to Banbury? 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 Liverpool and Banbury typically run €35.74.

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

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

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

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Liverpool to Banbury departure frequency and train timetable

With 62 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 10 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:10 and the last one is at 23:34. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:07, with the last one at 23:43.

Travel time and distance between Liverpool and Banbury

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a total of 187 kilometres.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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.

Maximising your travels to Banbury

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Banbury.

FAQs about the train journey from Liverpool to Banbury

Want to know more about your journey from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Banbury covers 187 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.