Visiting Banbury

Banbury is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Banbury?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Banbury then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

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FAQs About Banbury

How Do I Get To Banbury?

Driving directions to Banbury:

From London: Take the M40 toward Oxford. Take exit 11 for Banbury and follow signs to Banbury.

From Birmingham: Take the M42 toward Oxford. Merge onto the M40 and take exit 11 for Banbury. Follow signs to Banbury.

From Oxford: Take the A34 northbound and exit onto the A4260 toward Banbury. Follow signs to Banbury.

Rail directions to Banbury:

Banbury is served by the Chiltern Railways line between London Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill. The journey time from London is around 1 hour and from Birmingham around 50 minutes.

Suggestions:

If you are coming from nearby Oxford, consider taking the bus from Oxford to Banbury, which takes around an hour. If you want to explore the Cotswolds, you can take a scenic drive from Banbury through Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Bourton-on-the-Water. If you are driving from Stratford-upon-Avon, take the A422 toward Banbury.

What's The Nearest Airport To Banbury?

The closest airport to Banbury is Birmingham Airport. It is approximately 43 miles away from Banbury and can be reached by taking the M40 motorway towards Birmingham. Alternatively, London Heathrow Airport is also an option, which is approximately 70 miles away from Banbury and can be reached by taking the M40 towards London.

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