- Must visit
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The university’s flagship museum presents natural history collections in a spectacular neo-Gothic hall, ideal for science and architecture lovers.
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Canterbury to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Oxford will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Canterbury to Oxford without transferring at least once.
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NX007 · OLOXTOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Oxford:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Oxford costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:28AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 5h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:38AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:12PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:12PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 5h41 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:39PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:31PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:31PM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:58PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:03AM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:03AM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 12:32AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Oxford buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX022 · OLOXT | 12:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h57 | 6:47 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · OLOXT | 1:00 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h47 | 6:47 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 2:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h40 | 7:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 2:25 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h30 | 7:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · OLOXT | 4:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h16 | 9:31 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · OLOXT | 4:25 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h06 | 9:31 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 5:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h15 | 11:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 6:00 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h05 | 11:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · OLOXT | 7:55 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h37 | 12:32 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · OLOXT | 8:03 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h29 | 12:32 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h24 | 9:44 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 4:28 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h16 | 9:44 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 5:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h50 | 11:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 5:38 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h42 | 11:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · OLOXT | 7:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h39 | 1:09 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · OLOXT | 7:40 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h29 | 1:09 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 10:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h51 | 4:11 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · OLOXT | 10:30 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h41 | 4:11 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Canterbury to Oxford run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 38m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.
The university’s flagship museum presents natural history collections in a spectacular neo-Gothic hall, ideal for science and architecture lovers.
World-famous museum of archaeology and anthropology with remarkable collections from ancient Egypt to Pacific cultures.
Britain’s oldest public museum displays global art and archaeology, including classical sculpture, paintings, and Egyptian antiquities.
Oxford’s historic main street is lined with colleges, churches, and grand facades, making it essential for first-time visitors.
A central square framed by the Bodleian, Radcliffe Camera, and university buildings, offering one of Oxford’s defining views.
A peaceful riverside path popular for walking and punting views, giving a greener, more local side of Oxford.
A hearty Oxfordshire sausage made with pork and veal, often seasoned with lemon and herbs. It is a long-standing county specialty linked to local butchers.
A rustic Oxfordshire pie of seasoned pork, bacon, apples and cider. It reflects the county's farming traditions and classic English pub cooking.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Banbury, filled with currants, raisins and spice. It is one of Oxfordshire's best-known historic baked treats.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Historic riverside pub with a strong reputation for cask ales and classic British dishes in a traditional and atmospheric setting.
Historic covered market institution serving Oxford sausages, breakfasts and traditional British comfort food in a casual setting.
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with higher hotel and dining costs. Transit is manageable, but central accommodation and tourist-area meals raise daily budgets.
Restaurants may add 10-12.5% service; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional, usually small change.
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Gloucester Green Bus Station -> Oxford City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Oxford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Canterbury to Oxford buses use the Canterbury, University Of Kent to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and Oxford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Canterbury, University Of Kent is 1 km from Canterbury city centre. Public transport options include:
Canterbury, University Of Kent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located on campus, near the student union.
Available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Elevators, ramps.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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