The average train between Sherborne and Banbury takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne 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 Sherborne and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Banbury station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Sherborne to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Sherborne to Banbury train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Sherborne and Banbury is 148.3 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Banbury via Basingstoke in around 3h 13m.