How much is the train ticket from Banbury to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Banbury to Manchester start at $29. The average price for this train route is around $164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Banbury to Manchester?

The average train trip from Banbury to Manchester takes 2h 31m and covers 169 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 27m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Banbury to Manchester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Banbury to Manchester?

The earliest train from Banbury to Manchester departs at 7:28am. The latest train departs at 9:29pm.

Train Banbury to Manchester from $27

Next train departures

Next departures for Banbury to Manchester on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:32pm	Banbury	2h 27m	5:59pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Banbury to Manchester on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:57am	Banbury	2h 32m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Banbury	2h 29m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Banbury	2h 29m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:57am	Banbury	2h 32m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	11:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Banbury to Manchester on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:58pm	Banbury	2h 31m	7:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	10:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	1:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	9:58am	Banbury	2h 32m	12:30pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	9:58am	Banbury	2h 32m	12:30pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	1:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Banbury to Manchester on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	9:32am	Banbury	2h 27m	11:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Banbury to Manchester on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	9:32am	Banbury	2h 27m	11:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Banbury to Manchester on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	9:32am	Banbury	2h 27m	11:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:28am	Banbury	2h 31m	9:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:58am	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:25 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Banbury to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

169 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average Price$29 - $423	Average Duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $45	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $29

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Banbury to Manchester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Banbury to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Banbury to Manchester start at $29. The average price for this train route is around $164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Banbury to Manchester?
The average train trip from Banbury to Manchester takes 2h 31m and covers 169 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 27m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Banbury to Manchester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Banbury to Manchester?
The earliest train from Banbury to Manchester departs at 7:28am. The latest train departs at 9:29pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-10

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12-11

$82

Today

$74

12-13

$74

12-14

$74

12-15

No data

12-16

$32

12-17

$32

The cheapest trip from Banbury to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Banbury to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $341 for a train ticket from Banbury to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-12-16.