The average train between Halifax and Banbury takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Halifax 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 Halifax to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Banbury station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Halifax to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Halifax to Banbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Halifax and Banbury is 187 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Banbury via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 13m.