Getting Here

Banbury boasts a fantastic geographical location in the Cherwell Valley, making it easily accessible via excellent transport links. Positioned conveniently between London and the Midlands, Banbury can be reached by road, rail, and even boat.

The town itself is relatively flat, ensuring accessibility for individuals with pushchairs, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters.

The canal running through the centre of Banbury

By Road

Banbury is ideally located just off Junction 11 of the M40, with additional roads providing straightforward connections to major routes. This makes it a commutable destination from various parts of the country.

Travel Distances and Duration (Approximate)

Destination	Route	Distance	Duration
Birmingham	Via M40	52 miles	57 mins
Buckingham	Via A422	18 miles	30 mins
Cheltenham	Via A436	39 miles	69 mins
Chipping Norton	Via A361	13 miles	25 mins
Coventry	Via A423	28 miles	49 mins
Leamington Spa	Via A423	21 miles	37 mins
Milton Keynes	Via A422	31 miles	54 mins
Northampton	Via A43	29 miles	45 mins
Oxford	Via A34 & M40	29 miles	45 mins
Stratford Upon Avon	Via A422	21 miles	35 mins
Warwick	Via M40	30 miles	35 mins

Car Parking:

There are numerous car parks available in and around the town centre for your convenience. (See Car Parking details)

By Rail

Banbury Train Station is located on Station Road, just a 5-minute walk from the town centre.

Address:
Banbury Train Station
Station Road
Banbury OX16 5AB

Direct train services connect Banbury to several towns and cities, including:

Destination	Duration (Approx.)
Birmingham	50 mins
Birmingham International Airport	40 mins
Coventry	31 mins
Leamington Spa	17 mins
London Marylebone	57 mins
Oxford	17 mins
Stratford Upon Avon	59 mins
Warwick	21 mins

For the latest timetables and fares, visit Chiltern Railways or Trainline.

By Bus

Banbury Bus Station is conveniently located on Bridge Street, right in the town centre, with frequent services to Banbury and surrounding areas.

Address:
Banbury Bus Terminal
Bridge Street
Banbury OX16 5QD

Below are some services provided by Stagecoach and Johnsons:

Depart From	Arrive	Route	Duration (Approx.)
Brackley – Market Place	Banbury Bus Station Bay 2	500	32 mins
Chipping Norton – Churchill House	Banbury Bus Station Bay 7	488	56 mins
Coventry – Radford	Banbury Bus Station Bay 2	497	60 mins
Oxford – City Centre Magdalen Street	Banbury Bus Station Bay 6	S4	90 mins
Stratford Upon Avon	Banbury Bus Station Bay 8	6	75 mins

For further details on bus routes, timetables, and fares, visit Stagecoach, Johnsons, or Bustimes.org.