The average train between Holyhead and Banbury takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Banbury at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Banbury station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Holyhead to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Banbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Holyhead to Banbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Holyhead and Banbury is 261.6 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Banbury via Stafford in around 4h 57m.