The average train between Cheltenham and Banbury takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Cheltenham to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Cheltenham to Banbury train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Banbury is 53.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 58m.