The average train between Hereford and Banbury takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Hereford to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Hereford to Banbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and Banbury is 93.8 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 47m.