The average train between Banbury and Chester takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Banbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Banbury to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Banbury and Chester is 163.2 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Chester via Stafford in around 3h 10m.