The average train between Edinburgh and Banbury takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 hours between Edinburgh and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Banbury station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Edinburgh to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Edinburgh to Banbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Banbury is 449 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Banbury via Stafford in around 5h 42m.