The average train between Kettering and Banbury takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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 Kettering and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Banbury at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kettering to Banbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Banbury station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Kettering to Banbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Banbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Kettering to Banbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Kettering and Banbury is 56.1 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Banbury via Leicester and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 6m.