The average train between Banbury and Dunstable takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Banbury to Dunstable train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Dunstable train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Banbury to Dunstable train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Banbury and Dunstable is 59.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Leagrave via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 7m.