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Banbury to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Banbury and Leicester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 24m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 11m
£38–57

Banbury to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Banbury and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 39m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 15m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 38m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 39m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 15m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 38m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 41m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Banbury to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Banbury to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Banbury to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 11m.

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