Looking for a shorter drive in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, England? These routes have estimated driving times of up to 90 minutes, excluding stops. Allow extra time for viewpoints and breaks. Roads featured include A422, A361, B4100.
Short on time? B4035: Banbury to Shipston through the North Cotswolds has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 29 minutes before stops.
Follow the A422 across the country between Banbury and Stratford. This direct route adds a northern gateway to the Cotswold driving network and can stand alone as a shorter afternoon outing.
Combine the A422 country west of Banbury with a return on the B4035 through Brailes. The circuit keeps the northern and southern legs distinct and leaves Stratford town visits outside the driving line.
Take the B4035 west through the rolling country around Swalcliffe and Brailes. This is a useful standalone driving leg rather than a tour of town-centre attractions.
Driving times exclude stops. Leave time for the views, check each route’s notes and make the journey your own.
About the drives in this collection.
B4035: Banbury to Shipston through the North Cotswolds is the shortest by route distance, at 14 miles, with an estimated driving time of 29 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.
A422 and Brailes: Banbury Country Roads Loop is the longest by route distance, at 33 miles. Its estimated driving time is 1 hr 7 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.
1 route starts and finishes in the same place, including A422 and Brailes: Banbury Country Roads Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.
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