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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Banbury (BAN)

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62

train journeys
per day

95

miles (153 kms)

2hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Banbury (BAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 62 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Banbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 62 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Banbury is approximately 95 miles (153 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 21 mins.

GWR, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Banbury.

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Banbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Banbury Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    08:41
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    2 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    08:56
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:51
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    09:51
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:05
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    09:56
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:05
    3 hrs 3 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:08
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:08
    3 hrs 3 changes
    10:08
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    10:39
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    2 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    10:58
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    11:48
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    11:56
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:08
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    12:27
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:03
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    12:56
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:12
    3 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    13:22
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:46
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:43
    3 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:56
    Colchester
    Banbury
    Colchester to Banbury

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Banbury Station

Station name Banbury (BAN)
Address Banbury station, Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB
Managed by CH

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:15
Saturday 06:35 - 19:15
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Banbury

The travel time between Colchester and Banbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Banbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 62 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Banbury. owever, there are 62 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Banbury.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Banbury, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.