The average train between Banbury and Leicester takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Banbury is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leamington Spa and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 41m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Leicester station via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Banbury to Leicester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Leicester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Banbury to Leicester train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Banbury and Leicester is 65.6 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Leicester via Leamington Spa and Nuneaton in around 2h 23m.