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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€79
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
170 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Canterbury will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Oxford for Canterbury on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.
08:59AM2h35
Oxford11:34AMCanterbury
€361One-way
0 transfers
10:16AM3h02
Oxford01:18PMCanterbury
€891One-way
0 transfers
08:04AM3h14
Oxford11:18AMCanterbury
€891One-way
0 transfers
08:18AM3h00
Oxford11:18AMCanterbury
€891One-way
0 transfers
05:00AM3h18
Oxford08:18AMCanterbury
€951One-way
0 transfers
08:59AM2h35
Oxford11:34AMCanterbury
€361One-way
0 transfers
08:18AM3h00
Oxford11:18AMCanterbury
€891One-way
0 transfers
10:16AM3h02
Oxford01:18PMCanterbury
€891One-way
0 transfers
08:04AM3h14
Oxford11:18AMCanterbury
€891One-way
0 transfers
05:00AM3h18
Oxford08:18AMCanterbury
€951One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Oxford to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 170 km
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€59 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Oxford to Canterbury train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 11:03 PM
Last updated at 11:03 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM Oxford | 3h18 | 8:18 AM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:04 AM Oxford | 3h14 | 11:18 AM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:18 AM Oxford | 3h00 | 11:18 AM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:59 AM Oxford | 2h35 | 11:34 AM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:16 AM Oxford | 3h02 | 1:18 PM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Canterbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Oxford to Canterbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 22:23 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern, Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways from Oxford to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern, Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Oxford and Canterbury from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 38m
Cheapest Price
€19
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Chiltern Railways
About
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next #[+travelMode] #[+journey]: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. syn p Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains #[+journey]. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 14m
Cheapest Price
€88
Chiltern Railways frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 34m
Cheapest Price
€19
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Oxford to Canterbury
FAQs: Travel by train from Oxford to Canterbury 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 Oxford to Canterbury.
Cheap train tickets from Oxford to Canterbury can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Oxford to Canterbury is €57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Oxford to Canterbury is 2 h 34 min to travel the 169 km long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Oxford to Canterbury leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Oxford to Canterbury leaves at 22: 23.
There are 7 trains a day from Oxford to Canterbury which require at least one change with Southeastern, Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Oxford to Canterbury, you can count on Southeastern, Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Canterbury. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Canterbury from Oxford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 23.
A trip to Canterbury from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Oxford to Canterbury by train is February.
You have options as you can travel from Oxford to Canterbury 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oxford to Canterbury
Oxford
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in Oxford is Oxford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford for your trip from Oxford to Canterbury.
Oxford
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Oxford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
Oxford Parkway
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
Distance to city center
5 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Oxford Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
The major train station for arrivals in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your journey to Canterbury from Oxford.
Canterbury East
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Canterbury West
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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