The average train between Leicester and Banbury takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. 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 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Banbury at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Banbury station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
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, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Banbury is 65.6 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Banbury via Nuneaton and Leamington Spa in around 2h 13m.