The average train between Banbury and Canterbury takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Banbury to Canterbury train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Canterbury train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Banbury to Canterbury train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Banbury and Canterbury is 188.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Canterbury West via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m.