The average train between Penrith and Banbury takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 Penrith and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Penrith to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Penrith to Banbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Penrith and Banbury is 304.2 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 3m.