The average train between Whitchurch and Banbury takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitchurch to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Whitchurch station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Whitchurch to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Whitchurch to Banbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Whitchurch to Banbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitchurch and Banbury is 135.8 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Whitchurch (Shrops) to Banbury via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 55m.