The average train between Banbury and Watford Junction takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Banbury to Watford Junction train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Watford Junction train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Banbury to Watford Junction train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Banbury and Watford Junction is 78.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Watford Junction via Coventry in around 1h 41m.