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Taking the train from Banbury to Shipton in 59 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Banbury to Shipton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 18 minutes to travel the 18 miles (28 km) from Banbury to Shipton by train, although you can get there in as little as 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Banbury to Shipton in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Shipton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Banbury to Shipton
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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 Banbury to Shipton 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.
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