The average train between Dorchester and Banbury takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester 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 Dorchester and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Banbury at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Banbury station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Dorchester to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Dorchester to Banbury train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Dorchester and Banbury is 167.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Banbury via Bournemouth in around 3h 47m.