The average train between Bradford and Banbury takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 Bradford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Banbury at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Banbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Bradford to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Bradford to Banbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Bradford and Banbury is 194.4 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Banbury via Leeds and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m.