The average train between Canterbury and Banbury takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Banbury at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Banbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Canterbury to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Canterbury to Banbury train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Canterbury and Banbury is 188.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Banbury via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 34m.