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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to Oxford
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
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 €36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Canterbury for Oxford on Wed, Nov 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
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 €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: 170 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Canterbury to Oxford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Oxford buses for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM Canterbury | 4h53 | 10:53 PM Oxford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
| 3:20 AM Canterbury | 4h52 | 8:12 AM Oxford | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Canterbury to Oxford
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Buses from Canterbury to Oxford run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €19 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 170 km distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 29m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Canterbury to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Canterbury to Oxford with National Express for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Canterbury to Oxford
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Canterbury to Oxford
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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