The average train between Banbury and Edinburgh takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Banbury to Edinburgh. 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 every 4 hours between Banbury and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Banbury to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Edinburgh station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Banbury to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Banbury to Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Banbury and Edinburgh is 449 km. The road distance is 597 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 5h 19m.