The average train between Wigan and Banbury takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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 Wigan and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Wigan to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Wigan to Banbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Wigan and Banbury is 186.1 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 54m.