The average train between Kettering and Banbury takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. 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 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Banbury at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 2h 47m.
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 Leamington Spa station.
Book your Kettering to Banbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Banbury is 56.1 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Banbury via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Leamington Spa in around 2h 59m.