The average train between Shrewsbury and Banbury takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Shrewsbury to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Banbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Banbury is 119.7 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 22m.