The average train between Banbury and Bourne End takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Bourne End. 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 Banbury and Bourne End. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bourne End at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Bourne End. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Bourne End station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Banbury to Bourne End train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Bourne End train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Banbury to Bourne End train tickets online with Cross Country, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Bourne End is 69 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 43 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week.