The average train between Manchester and Banbury takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Banbury at 10:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Banbury station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Manchester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.
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The distance between Manchester and Banbury is 168.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 28m.