The average train between Banbury and Cardiff takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Cardiff. 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 Banbury and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Banbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Banbury to Cardiff train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Cardiff is 142.1 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 42m.