The average train between Leicester and Banbury takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Leicester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Leicester to Banbury train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Banbury is 65.6 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 16m.