The average train between Banbury and Leicester takes 2h 20m 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.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Banbury to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Banbury to Leicester train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Banbury and Leicester is 65.6 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 12m.