The average train between Banbury and Wareham takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Wareham. 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 Wareham. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Wareham at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Wareham station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Banbury to Wareham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Wareham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Banbury to Wareham train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Banbury and Wareham is 162 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Bournemouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 20m.