Watford to Banbury Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Banbury takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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.

2h 40m
Duration: 106 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Coventry

best

Take the train from Watford Junction to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
Take the train from Coventry to Banburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...

2h 2m

£35–78

Watford to Banbury train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:40 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.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:38 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:03 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 12:53 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.