The average train between Bristol and Banbury takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Banbury at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Banbury station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Bristol to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Bristol to Banbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Banbury is 109.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxford every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 17m.