The average train between Milton Keynes and Banbury takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Banbury at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 24m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

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2h 8m • 1 change

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1h 44m • 1 change

6h 38m • 1 change

1h 49m • 1 change

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1h 46m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Banbury station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Milton Keynes to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Banbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Banbury is 40.2 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Banbury via Coventry in around 1h 44m.