The average bus between Oxford and Canterbury takes 5h 37m and the fastest bus takes 4h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Oxford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Oxford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Oxford to Canterbury bus tickets online with Oxford Bus Company and National Express.
The distance between Oxford and Canterbury is 170 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a bus from Queens Lane to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 5h 41m.