The average train between Banbury and Plymouth takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Plymouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Banbury to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Banbury to Plymouth train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Plymouth is 271 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Plymouth via Reading in around 4h 8m.