The average train between Watford Junction and Banbury takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Banbury station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Watford Junction to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Watford Junction to Banbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Watford Junction and Banbury is 78.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Banbury via Coventry in around 2h 3m.