The average train between Portsmouth and Banbury takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Banbury station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Portsmouth to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Portsmouth to Banbury train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Banbury is 141.6 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Banbury via Basingstoke in around 3h 4m.