The average train between Congleton and Banbury takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Congleton and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Banbury station via Banbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Congleton to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Congleton to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Congleton to Banbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Congleton and Banbury is 135.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m.