Banbury Station is the only train station serving the town of Banbury in Oxfordshire. The station is located on Station Road east of the town centre. Upton House & Gardens, Sulgrave Manor & Garden, and Broughton Castle are attractions worth visiting on the doorstep of Banbury Station.
Banbury Station is operated by Chiltern Railways and has 4 platforms, the station is on the Chiltern Main Line. Banbury Station was originally opened on 2nd September 1850 by Great Western Railway. A new station was built on the site, opening in 1958. Passenger traffic has grown rapidly, with 2.87 million passengers travelling through Banbury Station in 2019/20.
Chiltern Railways operates the majority of services to and from Banbury Station. Chiltern Railways operates 3 trains per hour to London Marylebone and 2 trains per hair to Birmingham Moor Street, one of which continues to Birmingham Snow Hill. Great Western Railway operates local services to Oxford and CrossCountry, trains to Birmingham New Street and Reading.
Station Area Map
Banbury Station is situated on Station Road east of Banbury town centre. Banbury Station is right next to the Oxford Canals which run through Banbury; Banbury Cross, Spiceball Country Park, and Banbury United Football Club are all within walking distance of Banbury Station.
Oxford Station can be reached in just 16 minutes on the train from Banbury Station, and Birmingham Moor Street is only around 45 minutes away from Banbury Station on a regular train operated by Chiltern Railways.
Hotels Near Banbury Train Station
Premier Inn Banbury Town Centre (Castle Quay) Hotel
Premier Inn Banbury (M40, J11) Hotel
Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Banbury station, Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5AB
General Information
Opening Hours:
- Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15
- Saturday 06:35 - 19:15
- Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Passenger Services
Staffing Level
Full time
Lost Property
A lost property office is in operation at Banbury Station.
Opening hours:
- Monday - Friday 12:00 - 20:00
03456 005 165 (Option 3 > Option 2)
Information Services
Information services are available when Banbury Station is open.
Customer Help Points
Customer help points are available at Banbury Station.
Rail Replacement Services
Rail replacement buses depart from outside the front of the station.
Ticket Buying and Collection
You can book cheap tickets to Banbury Station with Split My Fare. You will have the option to receive e-Tickets via email or collect your tickets from the self-service ticket machines or ticket office at Banbury Station.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15
- Saturday 06:35 - 19:15
- Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Accessible Ticket Machines
There are accessible ticket machines at Banbury station.
Height-adjusted ticket office counter
A height-adjusted ticket counter is available at Banbury Station.
Induction Loop
The ticket office at Banbury Station has an induction loop.
Station Facilities
ATMs
An ATM is available at Banbury Station.
First Class Lounge
There is no First Class Lounge at Banbury Station.
Waiting Room
Waiting Room Opening hours:
- Monday - Friday 05:15 - 00:00
- Saturday 06:00 - 00:00
- Sunday 07:45 - 00:00
Station Buffet
There is a cafe available to use at Banbury Station.
Baby Change
There are baby change facilities at Banbury Station.
Telephones
There are pay phones at Banbury Station which take cards and coins.
Post Box
The post box is located near the main station entrance by the ground floor ticket office.
Tourist Information
There is no Tourist Information office at Banbury Station.
Bureau De Change
There is no Bureau De Change available to Banbury Station.
Shops
There is a Kiosk News agent at Banbury Station.
Accessibility
Assistance
The passenger Assistance meeting point is next to the gateline on the overbridge (accessible via lifts or stairs)
Opening Hours:
- Monday - Friday 05:15 - 01:30
- Saturday 05:15 - 01:30
- Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Ramp For Train Access
A ramp for train access is available at Banbury Station
Helpline
03456 005 165 (Monday - Sunday 07:00 - 20:00)
National Key Toilets
There are no National Key Toilets at Banbury Station. Accessible toilets are on platform 2.
Step Free Access
Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms via lifts.
Impaired Mobility Set Down
At the station entrance.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available at Banbury Station.
Opening Hours:
- Monday - Friday 05:00 - 00:15
- Saturday 05:00 - 00:15
- Sunday 08:00 - 00:20
Wi Fi
Wi Fi is available at Banbury Station.
Parking
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.
The car park is operated by Chiltern Railways and open 24 hours a day.
Spaces: 978
Accessible Spaces: 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.
Address:
Station Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 5AB
Accessible Spaces
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.
Taxi Rank
At the front of the station.
Bicycle Parking
Spaces: 63
Sheltered: Yes
Location: Near station entrance next to the taxi rank and on entry to the multi-storey car park.
CCTV: No
Type: Stands
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banbury railway station open?
Banbury railway station is open Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15, Saturday 06:35 - 19:15, and Sunday 08:10 - 17:40.
Can you park overnight at Banbury train station?
You can park overnight at Banbury Train Station, the car park is open 24 hours a day.
Does Banbury station have barriers?
There are barriers for entry and exit at Banbury Station.
How many platforms does Banbury station have?
Banbury Station has four platforms.