The average train between Braintree and Banbury takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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 Braintree and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Banbury at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Banbury station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Braintree to Banbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Banbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Braintree to Banbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Braintree and Banbury is 131.4 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Banbury via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 51m.