The average train between Banbury and Whitby takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Banbury to Whitby. 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 3 times a day between Banbury and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 9:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Whitby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Banbury to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Whitby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Banbury to Whitby train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Banbury and Whitby is 273.9 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Whitby via York and Middlesbrough in around 6h 53m.