The average train between Croydon and Banbury takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Banbury station via Banbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Croydon to Banbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Marylebone station.
Croydon to Banbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Croydon to Banbury train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Banbury is 114.2 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Chiltern Railways operates a train from London Marylebone to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 8m.