The average train between Banbury and Chester takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. 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 9:57 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 50m. 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Banbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Banbury to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
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 Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 2h 39m.