The average train between Taunton and Banbury takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton 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 Taunton and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Banbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Taunton to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Taunton to Banbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Taunton and Banbury is 168.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Banbury via Reading in around 2h 30m.