The average train between Dunstable and Banbury takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Dunstable 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 hourly between Dunstable and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Banbury at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Banbury station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Dunstable to Banbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Banbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Dunstable to Banbury train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Dunstable and Banbury is 59.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Banbury via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 2h 13m.