Train Chester to Banbury from £69 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Banbury takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

2h 47m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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2h 49m

£51–81

Chester to Banbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

9:34 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
10h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:14 AM → 12:53 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:53 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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