The average train between Liverpool and Banbury takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Liverpool to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Banbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Liverpool to Banbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Liverpool and Banbury is 185.9 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 18m.