The average train between Carlisle and Banbury takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 2 hours between Carlisle and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Banbury station via Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Carlisle to Banbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Banbury is 332.1 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Banbury via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 11m.