The average train between Banbury and Cwmbran takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Cwmbran. 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 Cwmbran. 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 Cwmbran at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banbury to Cwmbran? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Cwmbran. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Cwmbran station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Banbury to Cwmbran train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Cwmbran train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Book your Banbury to Cwmbran train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Banbury and Cwmbran is 124 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Cwmbran via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 52m.