The average train between Neath and Banbury takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Neath 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 Neath and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Banbury at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 9m • 1 change

3h 21m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Banbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Neath to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Banbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Neath to Banbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Neath and Banbury is 174.8 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Banbury via Reading in around 3h 55m.