The average train between Lincoln and Banbury takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 4 hours between Lincoln and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Banbury at 8:56 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 Lincoln to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Banbury station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Lincoln to Banbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Banbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Lincoln to Banbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Lincoln and Banbury is 140.3 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Banbury via Derby in around 3h 53m.