London to Banbury train with Chiltern Railways

Trains from London to Banbury

A historic market town on the edge of the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire, Banbury is a popular destination for days out. Londoners can take direct trains from London Marylebone to Banbury seven days a week, with a journey time of just under one hour for the fastest services. Additional indirect trains depart from London Paddington and require one change en route. With departure times from early morning to  late evening, there are trains to suit most purposes.

Which train companies travel from London to Banbury?

Chiltern Railways offers direct trains to Banbury from London Marylebone. Additional indirect services are provided by Cross Country Trains morning departures from London Paddington, changing to the same company's services at Reading for onward travel to Banbury.

How long is the train from London to Banbury?

The fastest rail option on the 64-mile trip north-west from London to Banbury is the direct Chiltern Railways service taking 53 minutes to reach the Oxfordshire town. Some direct connections are slower stopping services, taking one hour and 45 minutes. Indirect connections from Paddington via Reading take between one hour and 15 minutes and one hour and 30 minutes.

How many trains are there from London to Banbury?

The Chiltern Railways schedule offers roughly three direct trains from London to Banbury every hour throughout the day and evening. The final train is a slow stopping service leaving London a little after 11:00 p.m. and arriving in Banbury after midnight. There are two daily weekday Cross Country Trains indirect connections from London Paddington with morning departure times. Sunday schedules begin a little later in the morning, and there are no connections from Paddington.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Banbury?

Departure train station:  London Marylebone Station is located on the north-western side of central London, with Underground connections on one line and bus links from stops on Marylebone Road. Paddington Station is west of central London, with bus links from Praed Street stops and Underground services on five lines.  Both stations have food shops, coffee bars, newsagents and taxi ranks.

Arrival train station: Banbury Station is on the east side of the town centre, served by buses stopping at the nearby Bridge Street interchange. Passenger facilities at the station include a cafe, a newsagent, vending machines and a taxi rank.