The average train between Stamford and Banbury takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 Stamford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Banbury at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stamford to Banbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Banbury station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Stamford to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stamford station.
Stamford to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leamington Spa station.
Book your Stamford to Banbury train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Stamford and Banbury is 87.5 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Stamford to Banbury via Nuneaton and Leamington Spa in around 2h 51m.