The average train between Canterbury and Oxford takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Oxford at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Oxford? 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 train from Canterbury to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Oxford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Canterbury to Oxford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Oxford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Canterbury to Oxford train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Oxford is 170 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Oxford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 23m.