The average train between Essex and Banbury takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Banbury at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Banbury station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Essex to Banbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Banbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Essex to Banbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Essex and Banbury is 134.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Banbury via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 43m.