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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Canterbury to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 17 Jul

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£38

Fastest journey

4 h 55 m

Average duration

5 h 13 m

Buses per day

Distance

170 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Canterbury to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Canterbury to Oxford will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Canterbury for Oxford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

18:505h03

Canterbury

23:53Oxford

£321One-way

0 changes

16:455h07

Canterbury

21:52Oxford

£321One-way

0 changes

14:455h45

Canterbury

20:30Oxford

£341One-way

0 changes

19:554h55

Canterbury

00:50Oxford

£541One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Canterbury to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 169 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Train
£33 Average Price Cheapest	£66 Average Price
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Canterbury to Oxford

United Kingdom

Buses from Canterbury to Oxford run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £18 by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £18

Distance

169 km

Average bus duration

4h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Buses per day

Fastest bus

4h 40m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £18

Coach companies: National Express Canterbury to Oxford

Buy your official National Express coach tickets between Canterbury and Oxford from £29 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Canterbury - Oxford coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Canterbury to Oxford coach information:

Average Duration: 4 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: £29

FAQs: Canterbury to Oxford coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Canterbury to Oxford with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Oxford.

Cheap coach tickets from Canterbury to Oxford can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Canterbury to Oxford is £34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Canterbury to Oxford coach travel time is 4 h 37 min for the 105 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Canterbury to Oxford leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Canterbury to Oxford leaves at 19: 55.

There are 20 coaches a day from Canterbury to Oxford which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the route from Canterbury to Oxford you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Oxford from Canterbury on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to Oxford from Canterbury is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 37 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Canterbury to Oxford is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury and Oxford including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Canterbury to Oxford has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Canterbury to Oxford.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Canterbury to Oxford.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Canterbury to Oxford.