The average train between Gloucester and Banbury takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Gloucester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Gloucester to Banbury train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Banbury is 65.5 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 15m.