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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Oxford
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 $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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Oxford costing on average $55 (€55).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Oxford
How to get from Canterbury to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:49 AM2h49Canterbury West (CBW)9:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$961One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:49 AM2h49Canterbury West (CBW)9:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$961One-way3 transfers
Fastest
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G14954+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:49 AM2h49Canterbury West (CBW)9:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$961One-way3 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:49 AM2h54Canterbury West (CBW)9:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$961One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
G149536:14 AM2h59Canterbury West (CBW)9:13 AMOxford station (OXF)$961One-way3 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:14 AM3h04Canterbury West (CBW)9:18 AMOxford station (OXF)$961One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Oxford:
A bus is $14 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Oxford costing on average $55 (€55).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, University Of Kent and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Great Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
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