The cheapest and fastest coaches from Folkestone to Oxford
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Folkestone to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Oxford will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 2 buses that leave Folkestone for Oxford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 185 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 47 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.
5:305h38Folkestone11:08Oxford£341One-way0 changes
16:105h47Folkestone21:57Oxford£441One-way0 changes
5:305h38Folkestone11:08Oxford£341One-way0 changes
16:105h47Folkestone21:57Oxford£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Folkestone to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 185 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Folkestone to Oxford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to Oxford coaches for today, Saturday 13 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 Folkestone | 5h45 | 10:15 Oxford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Stagecoach South East to find the best option for your trip from Folkestone to Oxford.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Folkestone to Oxford
Buses from Folkestone to Oxford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 21:25. The fastest coach covers the 185 km distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 185 km |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 38m |
First bus 4:45 |
Last bus 21:25 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Stagecoach South East from Folkestone to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Folkestone to Oxford with National Express, Stagecoach South East for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Stagecoach South East
FAQs: Folkestone to Oxford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone to Oxford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Oxford
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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