The average train between Banbury and Congleton takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Congleton. 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 Congleton. 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 Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Congleton station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Banbury to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Banbury to Congleton train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Banbury and Congleton is 135.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 49m.