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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Whitstable to Oxford
Take a bus from Whitstable to Oxford and enjoy the approximately 164 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
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
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Buses per day 9 |
First bus 04:28 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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
Bus providers: National Express from Whitstable to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Whitstable to Oxford with National Express. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 23m
Cheapest Price
£30
National Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Whitstable to Oxford coach
FAQs: Take the bus from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Oxford.

Cheap coach tickets from Whitstable to Oxford can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Whitstable to Oxford is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Whitstable to Oxford is 4 h 28 min to travel the 101 mile long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The first coach from Whitstable to Oxford leaves at 10: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Whitstable to Oxford leaves at 21: 00.
For the best Whitstable to Oxford coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Whitstable to Oxford to compare what amenities they may offer.
When departing from Whitstable, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Whitstable, Clapham Hill and Whitstable, Harbour Street. When arriving in Oxford, you can end your journey in coach stations like Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford, Frideswide Square and Oxford, Railway Station (Stop R4).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Whitstable, Clapham Hill, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Oxford from Whitstable is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 28 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Whitstable to Oxford is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Oxford from Whitstable including taking a train or coach.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and Oxford
Whitstable
Oxford
The major coach station for departures in Whitstable is Whitstable, Clapham Hill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Whitstable, Clapham Hill for your trip from Whitstable to Oxford.
Whitstable, Clapham Hill
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Oxford is Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station for your trip to Oxford from Whitstable.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station







Amenities at bus station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
George StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
- 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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