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Chiltern Railways by Arriva

Banbury to Birmingham

Trains are direct from Banbury to Birmingham. The fastest journey time is 42 minutes, with fares starting from £6.80 for an advance single ticket.

For up-to-date information about the fastest route and trains running per day, please refer to the Live Train Times feature further down the page.

Why book with Chiltern Railways?

  • Right on time
  • No booking fee
  • On board Wi-Fi
  • We are consistently voted one of the most punctual train companies in the UK
  • We never charge booking, credit or debit card fees. This makes Chiltern Railways the cheapest way to get to Bicester Village from London.
  • Our spacious carriages offer plenty of tables, and power points at almost every seat.
  • All Chiltern services from Banbury to Birmingham offer complimentary Wi-Fi on board. So you can keep up-to-date.

Live train times

See live arrival and departures from Banbury to Birmingham train station. Here you’ll find platform numbers, live train times and route information for all services to and from Banbury to Birmingham.

Useful information

  • How much is the train fare from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Street?
    • Fares are from £6.40 with an advance single.
  • How long does it take to get from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Street by train?
    • On average, it takes about 51 minutes on a direct train from Banbury to Birmingham, although journey times may differ on weekends and holidays.
  • Where can I check the journey times for trains to Birmingham from Banbury?
    • You can check live train times for from Banbury to Birmingham on this page.
  • Are season tickets available from Bicester Village to Banbury?
    • Yes, season tickets are available on trains from Banbury to Birmingham. We have annual, monthly and weekly options available. Find out more on our Season Ticket page, we offer the best available price on season tickets for this journey.

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Get there with Chiltern

Banbury

Take a train to Banbury station, 5 minutes from the River Cherwell. The station is close to the city centre and has great connections to London or the Midlands. There is a lift for step-free access and plenty of amenities in and around the station. There are 795 parking spaces, and if you prefer to cycle, there are storage spaces for 63 bikes too. Once you’re in Banbury there are lots of historic places to visit, with Upton House, Broughton Castle and Sulgrave Manor being particularly popular.

View Banbury station on map

Birmingham Moor Street

Conveniently located in the city centre, Birmingham Moor Street is only a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street station. In addition to fast trains to London, it also offers direct links to many towns and cities in the rest of the Midlands.

View Birmingham Moor Street station on map