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 12:11 AM at night, 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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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Oxford to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Oxford and Canterbury is 170 km. The road distance is 218 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.