The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Banbury takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne to Banbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashton-under-Lyne and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Banbury at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Banbury station via Banbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Banbury train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Banbury train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Ashton-under-Lyne to Banbury train tickets online with Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Banbury is 166.5 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 28m.