Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
CrossCountry
Chiltern Railways

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Atherstone to Banbury by train

First train

06:04

Last train

23:04

Departure station

Atherstone

Arrival station

Banbury

Journey time

From 1h 21m

Distance

37 miles (60 km)

Frequency

18 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways

About the train journey from Atherstone to Banbury

Want to travel from Atherstone to Banbury by train? Start your journey with us.

The train from Atherstone to Banbury usually takes 1 hour 39 minutes on average to travel 37 miles (60 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 1 hour 21 minutes. You can expect to find 18 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Banbury, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Hop on a train operated by either Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry to reach your destination in no time. These train companies are the main operators of services on this route and run modern comfortable trains to make your journey as relaxing as possible.

You can save money on train tickets from Atherstone to Banbury if you book in advance, travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!

FAQs about the train journey from Atherstone to Banbury

Want to know more about your journey from Atherstone to Banbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Atherstone to Banbury?

You can get from Atherstone to Banbury by train in 1 hour and 39 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 1 hour and 21 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Atherstone to Banbury take?

The average journey time by train between Atherstone and Banbury is 1 hour and 39 minutes, with around 18 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Atherstone and Banbury by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Atherstone to Banbury is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Atherstone to Banbury?

No, there are no direct train services from Atherstone to Banbury. Travelling from Atherstone to Banbury by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

Cheap train tickets from Atherstone to Banbury

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Atherstone to Banbury is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.