Oxford to Dover Castle Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Oxford and Dover Castle takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford to Dover Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus N870 / ...

6h 39m

£36–52

Oxford to Dover Castle bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Oxford and Dover Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Dover Castle at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
4:39 PM → 10:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:46 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:39 PM → 10:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:46 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:39 PM → 10:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
4:19 PM → 10:00 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
4:39 PM → 10:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
4:39 PM → 10:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:39 PM → 11:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:21 PM → 2:19 AM
Arrives next day
4h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:39 PM → 10:00 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 10:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:39 PM → 11:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:21 PM → 2:19 AM
Arrives next day
4h 58m • 2 changes

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