The average train between Axminster and Banbury takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster 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 Axminster and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Banbury station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Axminster to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Banbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Axminster to Banbury train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and Banbury is 182.9 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Banbury via Basingstoke in around 3h 30m.