The average train between Scunthorpe and Banbury takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 4:08 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Banbury station via Banbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Scunthorpe to Banbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Banbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Banbury train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Banbury is 174.8 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Doncaster to Banbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m.