The average train between Colchester and Banbury takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Colchester to Banbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Banbury station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Colchester to Banbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Banbury train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Banbury station.
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The distance between Colchester and Banbury is 155.1 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Banbury via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 40m.