The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Banbury takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth Harbour 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 Portsmouth Harbour and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Banbury station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Banbury train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Banbury is 141.7 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Banbury via Portsmouth Harbour and Basingstoke in around 3h 9m.