The average train between Reading and Banbury takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Banbury at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Banbury station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Reading to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Banbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Reading to Banbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Banbury is 72.2 km. The road distance is 80 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Banbury hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 41 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week.