The average train between Banbury and Knaresborough takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Banbury to Knaresborough. 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 every 4 hours between Banbury and Knaresborough. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Knaresborough at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Knaresborough. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Knaresborough station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Banbury to Knaresborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Knaresborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.
Book your Banbury to Knaresborough train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Banbury and Knaresborough is 216.5 km. The road distance is 298 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to York every 4 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 46m.