The average train between Banbury and Margate takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Banbury to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Margate. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Margate station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Banbury to Margate train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Margate train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Banbury to Margate train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Banbury and Margate is 202.6 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Margate via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m.