The average train between Cwmbran and Banbury takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cwmbran is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran station and arriving at Banbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Cwmbran to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Cwmbran to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Cwmbran to Banbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cwmbran and Banbury is 124 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbran to Banbury via Newport (S Wales) and Reading in around 2h 58m.