How much does a train ticket cost from Banbury to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Banbury to Manchester start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Banbury to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Banbury to Manchester is 2h 31m, covering a distance of 105 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 07:28. And the latest train departs at 21:29.

Train Banbury to Manchester from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Banbury to Manchester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	15:32	Banbury	2h 27m	17:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Banbury to Manchester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:57	Banbury	2h 32m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Banbury	2h 29m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:30	Banbury	2h 29m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:57	Banbury	2h 32m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:58	Banbury	2h 31m	11:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Banbury to Manchester on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:58	Banbury	2h 31m	19:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	10:58	Banbury	2h 31m	13:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	09:58	Banbury	2h 32m	12:30	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	09:58	Banbury	2h 32m	12:30	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:58	Banbury	2h 31m	13:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Banbury to Manchester on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	09:32	Banbury	2h 27m	11:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Banbury to Manchester on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	09:32	Banbury	2h 27m	11:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Banbury to Manchester on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	09:32	Banbury	2h 27m	11:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:28	Banbury	2h 31m	09:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:58	Banbury	2h 31m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:25 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

105 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£16 - £229	Average duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £24	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 £16

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Banbury to Manchester by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Banbury to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Banbury to Manchester start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Banbury to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Banbury to Manchester is 2h 31m, covering a distance of 105 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 07:28. And the latest train departs at 21:29.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£44

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£40

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£40

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£40

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£18

17/12

£18

The cheapest trip from Banbury to Manchester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £185 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 £18, which is on 2025-12-16.