The average train between Bedford and Banbury takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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 hourly between Bedford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Banbury at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Banbury station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Bedford to Banbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Banbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Bedford to Banbury train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Bedford and Banbury is 60.4 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Banbury via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 32m.
