The average train between Lancaster and Banbury takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster 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 every 2 hours between Lancaster and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Lancaster to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Lancaster to Banbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Lancaster and Banbury is 241.1 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 28m.