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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Banbury takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Banbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Banbury train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 49m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 32m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 49m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 32m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 49m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 32m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 6m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 49m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 32m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Banbury? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Banbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Banbury, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Banbury via Reading in around 2h 36m.

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