The average train between Swindon and Banbury takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 Swindon and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Banbury at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Banbury station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Swindon to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Swindon to Banbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Banbury is 63.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Banbury via Oxford in around 1h 10m.