How to travel from Canterbury to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Oxford is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Canterbury to Oxford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Oxford.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).

The distance between Canterbury and Oxford is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Canterbury and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Oxford is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £70 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Oxford. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Canterbury and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

National Express and Stagecoach Oxfordshire run regular bus services between Canterbury and Oxford. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Oxford. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Oxford. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

How do I get from Canterbury to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Oxford

Transport options from Canterbury to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£70($83)
hourly218km (136 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
£23($27)
every 3 hours201km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£24($28)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

The following major airports near Oxford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford