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Omio 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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€67 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Canterbury to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Oxford
Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Oxford.

There are 2 travel options from Canterbury to Oxford: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Oxford is a train with an average price of $21 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Oxford:
Taking a train costs $17 (€15) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $38 (€34).
The fastest way to get to Oxford from Canterbury is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 37 min of travel time.
The Canterbury to Oxford distance is around 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Oxford is:
- 20 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Oxford from Canterbury as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Canterbury to Oxford:
The following travel companies offer services from Canterbury to Oxford:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Oxford. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Canterbury to Oxford tickets on Omio for $38 (€34).
- Travel with Southeastern or Great Western Rail to go to Oxford by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Southeastern Canterbury to Oxford tickets on Omio for $21 (€19).
Yes, there are direct routes from Canterbury to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Oxford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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