The average train between Oxford and Banbury takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford 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 30 minutes between Oxford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Banbury at 11:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oxford station and arriving at Banbury station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Oxford to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Oxford to Banbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Oxford and Banbury is 35.1 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.