The average train between Banbury and Salisbury takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Salisbury at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Salisbury station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Banbury to Salisbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Salisbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Banbury to Salisbury train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Banbury and Salisbury is 114.9 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Salisbury via Basingstoke in around 2h 14m.