The average train between Dover and Banbury takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Banbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Dover to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Dover to Banbury train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Dover and Banbury is 210.9 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Banbury via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 48m.