The average train between Folkestone and Banbury takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Banbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Folkestone to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Folkestone to Banbury train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Folkestone and Banbury is 204.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Banbury via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 37m.