What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Dover Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Dover Castle is to rideshare which costs £8 - £18 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Dover Castle?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Dover Castle is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Dover Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Dover Castle. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Dover via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Dover Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Dover Castle. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Oxford to Dover Castle?

The distance between Oxford and Dover Castle is 145 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Dover Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Dover Castle without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Dover Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Oxford to Dover Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Dover Castle bus from?

Oxford to Dover Castle bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Dover Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Dover Castle?

The best way to get from Oxford to Dover Castle is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Oxford to Dover Castle bus arrive?

Oxford to Dover Castle bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Dover Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Dover Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Dover Castle is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Oxford to Dover Castle.

Where can I stay near Dover Castle?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Dover Castle.

Can I share a ride from Oxford to Dover Castle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oxford and Dover Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Oxford to Dover Castle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Dover Castle by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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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 Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 18m
£69–119
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Oxford to Doverrideshare 130.8 mi
3h 12m
£8–18
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
6h 31m
£35–52
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Marylebonetrain Oxford - London Marylebone
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
4h 32m
£71–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
7h 22m
£41–63
Drive 131.2 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Dover Castlecar 131.2 mi
2h 50m
£33–47

Oxford to Dover Castle by bus and foot

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.8 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Dover Castle, England?

You can take a train from Oxford to Dover Castle via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Dover Priory in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Dover Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 6h 31m.

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