The average train between Worcester and Banbury takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Banbury at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Banbury station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Worcester to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Worcester to Banbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Worcester and Banbury is 61.5 km. The road distance is 128 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 13m.