The average train between Barnsley and Banbury takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Banbury. 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 every 4 hours between Barnsley and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Banbury station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Barnsley to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Barnsley to Banbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnsley and Banbury is 165.6 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Banbury via Sheffield in around 3h 21m.