Banbury Train Station

Address

Banbury station
Oxfordshire OX16 5AB

Ticket office opening hours:

SATURDAY
06:35:00 - 19:15:00
SUNDAY
08:10:00 - 17:40:00
WEEKDAYS
05:45:00 - 20:15:00

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Time	Destination	Status	Platform

Station facilities

Seated Area
Station Buffet
Toilets
Baby Change
Telephones
Wi Fi
Post Box
Atm Machine
Shops

Station overview

Accessibility
- Accessible Public Telephones YES Yes
- Accessible Taxis No
- First Class Lounge No
- Help Points YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter YES Yes
- Impared Access Staff YES Yes
- Impared Access Ticket Gate YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
- Induction Loop YES Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
- National Key Toilets No
- Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
- Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
- Impaired Access Helpline Hours EVERYDAY
  07:00:00 - 20:00:00
- Impaired Access Staff Help Hours SATURDAY
  05:15:00 - 01:30:00
  SUNDAY
  07:00:00 - 23:00:00
  WEEKDAYS
  05:15:00 - 01:30:00
- Accessible Taxis If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Helpline We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here (https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/passenger-assist.aspx title=).
- Helpline Contact Details 03456 005 165
- Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Impared Mobility Set Down At station entrance.
- Step Free Access Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms via lifts.
- Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
- Staff Help Passenger Assistance meeting point is at the information point, next to the gateline on the overbridge (accessible via lifts or stairs near to the booking office)

Baggage Services
- Left Luggage: Available No
- Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Bus information
- Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
- Bus Service: Note Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/BAN.pdf)

Cycle Storage
- Availability YES Yes
- Closed Circuit TV No
- Location
  Near station entrance next to taxi rank and on entry to the multi storey car park.
- Sheltered YES Yes
- Spaces 63
- Type Stands

Dining and Shopping
- Dining & Shopping: Shops YES Yes
- Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes

Mail and Express Services
- Post Box: Note
  The post box is located by the ground floor ticket office near the main station entrance.

Phones, Internet & Wi-fi
- Station Amenities: Telephone YES Yes
- Web Kiosk: Available No
- Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins

Parking
- Car Parking Details
  Chiltern Railways Car Park prices can also be found https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/before-you-travel/car-parking" title="">here
  The East side (Multi-Storey) car park is accessed from Higham Way (off Merton Street) - Postcode: OX16 4AA.
  
  Phone number: 03456 005 165
  
  Address:
  Station Approach
  BANBURY
  Oxfordshire
  OX16 5AB
  
  Operator Name: Chiltern Railways
  Name: There are three car parks at Banbury Station: the Multi- Storey Car Park, the Main Car Park, and the Approach Road Car Park. Prices are the same at all three car parks.
  Spaces: 978
  Charges:
  Off-peak: £5.75
  Daily: £8.90
  Weekly: £34.10
  Monthly: £129.90
  Annual: £1,360.20
  Saturday: £5.75
  Sunday: £5.75
  Note:
  The weekday off peak start time is 1200 at this station.
  Free short stay parking/pick up and drop-off (maximum 20 minutes) is available in designated bays on the ground floor of the East side (Multi-Storey) car park.
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 14
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge.
  Please visit the station ticket office where a member of staff will record your vehicle registration number. You can also register in advance of your visit on the https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/" title="">A P C O A website.
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Open:
  Monday - Sunday - open 24h
  Url: http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/tickets-and-fares/car-park-prices/

Restrooms
- Toilets YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
- Toilets Note The station toilets are located near the main ground-floor station ticket office, behind WH Smith.

Station Location & Directions
- Latitude 52.06031282
- Longitude -1.328130455

Station Information
- ATM YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
- Bureau De Change No
- Lost Property YES Yes
- Post Box YES Yes
- Shops YES Yes
- Seated Area YES Yes
- Station Buffet YES Yes
- Showers No
- Trolley No
- Wifi YES Yes
- Waiting Room YES Yes
- Lost Property WEEKDAYS
  12:00:00 - 20:00:00
- Lost Property: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Customer Service Note 03456 005 165 (0800 to 2000, every day except Christmas Day)
- Information Systems DepartureScreensAnnouncements
- Staffing Level YES Yes

Subway/transit
- Metro: Availability No

Ticketing Hours
- Ticket Office Hours SATURDAY
  06:35:00 - 19:15:00
  SUNDAY
  08:10:00 - 17:40:00
  WEEKDAYS
  05:45:00 - 20:15:00

Ticketing Services & Information
- Oyster Pre-Pay No
- Pre-Purchase Collection YES Yes
- Ticket Machine YES Yes
- Customer Service Note Near ticket office.
- Penalty Fares
  Train Operator: CH
  Url: https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/customer-service/penalty-fares
- Smartcard Notes Chiltern Railways Smartcards can be obtained from the Ticket Office or from www.chilternrailways.co.uk/smart (https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/smart title=)

Ticket Vending Hours
- Ticket Vending Hours FRIDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  MONDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  SATURDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  SUNDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  THURSDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  TUESDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  WEDNESDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59

Taxi Information
- Availability YES Yes
- Note At front of station.

Local Taxis

Banbury: Rail Station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:


Castle	Phone 01295 275050
Station	Phone 07799 047277
Premier	Phone 01295 272020

Other transportation
- Rail Replacement Services Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station.

About the station

Banbury Train Station opened in 1839 by the London and Southampton Railway. The station saw competition in the 1900s from Winchester (Chesil), but today it is the only station serving the city. The development of the railway expanded opportunities for trade and travel; well beyond those provided by the canals which had been built in the previous century.

Today, Banbury Train Station continues to serve this market town. Popular routes include Bournemouth to Banbury, Birmingham to Banbury and Manchester to Banbury.

Things to do in Banbury

Banbury is known to have been part of Roman Britain, but in 2002 Iron Age relics were found in Hennef Way, dating back as far as 200 BC. Anglo-Saxon development thrived in the centuries that followed. It was in the 6th century that a settlement was founded where the present town stands today.

Banbury Castle was built in the 12th century and remained in use as late as the English Civil War (1642-1651). The castle was destroyed in 1648 and all that remains today is Castle Street which leads to the Castle Quay Shopping Centre. Castle Quay is home to eighty popular high-street stores including independent retailers.

Although Banbury Castle is no longer standing, you can still learn about the rich local history of Banbury at the Banbury Museum. Learn how Oliver Cromwell plotted the Battle of Edge Hill in 1642; or visit the Globe Room in the Reine Deer Inn and stand where Oliver Cromwell stood as he made his plans.

You can also visit Lock 29, which is described as ”a sustainable community destination in the heart of Banbury. Lock 29 features artisanal food, pop-up entertainment, and a space for community activities. Castle Quay Waterfront is another recent development which opened in 2022 and offers canal-side retail and entertainment.

When you visit Banbury, you have to take advantage of the beautiful English countryside. Explore the area by bike, enjoy a relaxing trip on one of the 18th century canals, or take a tour of the nearby Cotswolds by coach.

While Banbury has plenty to offer the hungry visitor, not every town can lay claim to the creation of a pastry treat, so make sure you enjoy an authentic and locally made Banbury Cake while you are here.

To entertain the kids why not visit the Waterfowl Sanctuary and Children’s Farm for some outdoor fun, or the Rugrats and Half Pints play area to entertain the kids for hours.

This market town sits amongst some of the most beautiful English countryside and blends history with the modern world. Banbury is within easy reach of many towns and cities around the country, so book your ticket today with CrossCountry Trains.

Banbury Train Station