What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Canterbury is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Oxford to Canterbury?

The distance between Oxford and Canterbury is 136 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 41m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Oxford to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Canterbury bus from?

Oxford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Canterbury train from?

Oxford to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Oxford to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 2h 41m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Oxford to Canterbury bus arrive?

Oxford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Canterbury train arrive?

Oxford to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Canterbury is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Oxford to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 41m
£65–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 8m
£16–38
Drive 116.5 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Canterburycar 116.5 mi
2h 32m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Marylebonetrain Oxford - London Marylebone
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 2m
£67–135
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 4m
£62–153

Oxford to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 135.7 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Canterbury, England?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 5h 8m.

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