Getting to the Banbury Card Show

 

The Banbury Card Show is located at:

Spiceball Leisure Centre

Cherwell Drive

Banbury 

OX16 2BW

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Nearest train station: Banbury (≈10-minute walk) 

 

Nearest town centre bus stops: Bridge Street / Bolton Road (2–5 min walk) 

 

 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS (Motorways & Main Roads)

 

From the North 

 

Main motorway route:

 

From Manchester/Liverpool:

 

Take M6 south

 

Join M42

 

Then A42 → M40 south

 

 

From Birmingham:

 

Take M42 → A42 → M40 south

 

 

 

Final approach:

 

Exit M40 at Junction 11 (Banbury)

 

Follow signs for Banbury town centre (A422 / A4260)

 

Head towards Castle Quay / Town Centre

 

Then follow signs to Spiceball Park / Leisure Centre

 

 

From the South (London & surrounding areas)

 

Main motorway route:

 

Take M40 north from London

 

Exit at Junction 11 (Banbury)

 

 

Then:

 

Follow A422 / town centre signs

 

Continue toward Cherwell Drive / Spiceball Park

 

 

This is a very straightforward motorway run — basically one road almost the whole way.

 

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT (TRAINS + BUSES)

 

🚉 Step 1: Get to Banbury by train

 

Banbury is well connected on major rail lines:

 

From London (Marylebone or Paddington routes):

 

Direct trains (~1 hour)

 

 

From Birmingham:

 

Direct trains (~45–60 mins)

 

 

From Manchester/Liverpool:

 

Usually 1 change (often at Birmingham)

 

 

 

Train operators include:

 

CrossCountry

 

Great Western Railway 

 

 

Step 2: From Banbury Station to the Leisure Centre

 

You’ve got two easy options:

 

Option A — Walk (most common)

 

About 10–11 minutes walk 

 

Head toward:

 

Town centre / Castle Quay

 

Cross the footbridge toward Spiceball Park

 

 

The leisure centre is clearly signposted

 

 

Option B — Bus (if you prefer)

 

From Banbury town centre stops:

 

Routes include: S4, X4, 500, 488 

 

Get off near:

 

Bridge Street / Bolton Road (2–5 min walk)

 

 

 

🚌 Direct coach options

 

National Express and regional buses stop in Banbury 

 

From there, same short walk or local bus

 

 

 

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🧭 SIMPLE SUMMARY (BY AREA)

 

🔵 From Manchester / Liverpool

 

Drive: M6 → M42 → M40 → J11 Banbury

 

Train: Change at Birmingham → Banbury → walk

 

 

🔵 From Birmingham

 

Drive: M42 → M40 → J11

 

Train: Direct to Banbury → walk

 

 

🔵 From London

 

Drive: M40 → J11

 

Train: Direct to Banbury → walk

 

 

Practical tips

 

Best overall option: Train + short walk (very simple)

 

Driving: Easy motorway access, but town centre traffic at peak times

 

Walking route: Flat and straightforward via town centre/footbridge

 

 Parking at the Venue

 

🚗 Main car park (at the centre)

 

Spiceball Leisure Centre

 

~56 spaces

 

Paid (ANPR system) 

 

Can fill up quickly

 

 

🅿️ Closest nearby options

 

Spiceball Car Park (South)

 

Right next to the park

 

Paid

 

 

Riverside Vehicle Park - Long Stay

 

2–3 min walk

 

Cheap long stay (£1–£6 range) 

 

Free after 6pm 

 

 

🅿️ Bigger car parks (easy walk over bridge)

 

Castle Quay Car Park (South) - Long Stay

 

Castle Quay Car Park (North)

 

5 mins walk

 

Large, reliable

 

Free evenings (after ~6pm) 

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Please Plan Ahead

 

While we hope this guide is helpful, we advise all attendees to double-check routes, timetables, and travel options in advance, as services may vary depending on time of day, availability, or personal mobility needs.

Thank you for taking the time to plan your journey — it helps us ensure a smoother, safer experience for everyone attending the show.

We look forward to welcoming you on the 25th of July 2026

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For further details, please refer to the Spiceball Centre website.