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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Banbury (BAN)

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38

train journeys
per day

88

miles (143 kms)

2hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

05:07 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Banbury (BAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Central and Banbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Central to Banbury is approximately 88 miles (143 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 12 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Banbury.

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Central to Banbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 26 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Central to Banbury Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:07
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    07:57
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:54
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:23
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    08:56
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:53
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:23
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:17
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:45
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    10:54
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:37
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    10:58
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:45
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    11:54
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:18
    2 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    11:56
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:50
    2 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    12:27
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:18
    2 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    12:56
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:41
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    13:22
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:45
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    13:54
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:18
    2 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    13:56
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    14:54
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    14:57
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:54
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    15:20
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:18
    2 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    15:56
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:52
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    16:27
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:18
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    16:57
    Cardiff Central
    Banbury
    Cardiff Central to Banbury

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Banbury Station

Station name Banbury (BAN)
Address Banbury station, Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB
Managed by CH

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:15
Saturday 06:35 - 19:15
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Central and Banbury

The travel time between Cardiff Central and Banbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Central and Banbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:07, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Central and Banbury can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Central & Banbury. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Banbury.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Central and Banbury, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.