The average train between Oxford and Canterbury takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Oxford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 41m • 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 train from Oxford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Canterbury West station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Oxford to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Oxford and Canterbury is 170 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 41m.