The average train between Banbury and Exeter takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Banbury to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Banbury to Exeter train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Exeter is 212.5 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 58m.