The average train between Margate and Banbury takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Banbury at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Banbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Margate to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Banbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Margate to Banbury train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Margate and Banbury is 202.6 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Banbury via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 3h 8m.