The average train between Wales and Banbury takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Banbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Wales to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Wales to Banbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Wales and Banbury is 165.4 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Banbury via Reading in around 2h 35m.