The average train between Banbury and Bristol takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Bristol station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Banbury to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Banbury to Bristol train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Banbury and Bristol is 109.7 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Bristol Temple Meads via Oxford and Didcot Parkway in around 2h 21m.