Canterbury to Oxford train with Southeastern

Fri, 19 Jun
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 19 Jun

Cheapest price

48S$

Average price

69S$

Fastest journey

2 h 46 m

Average duration

2 h 47 m

Trains per day

34

Distance

170 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 69S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 48S$.

Fast trains

To travel from Canterbury to Oxford you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • SoutheasternP89967 · J06276+Great Western RailwayC48260 · W34858
    11:19 PM6h59
    Canterbury East (CBE)
    6:18 AMOxford station (OXF)
    48 S$1One-way
    3 changes
  • SoutheasternP85648+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34879
    9:21 AM2h56
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    12:17 PMOxford station (OXF)
    48 S$1One-way
    2 changes
  • SoutheasternP85667+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34889
    11:23 AM2h54
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    2:17 PMOxford station (OXF)
    48 S$1One-way
    2 changes
  • SoutheasternP85703+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34913
    5:23 PM2h55
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    8:18 PMOxford station (OXF)
    48 S$1One-way
    2 changes
  • SoutheasternP90294 · P85964+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG15157
    5:31 PM3h13
    Canterbury West (CBW)
    8:44 PMOxford station (OXF)
    48 S$1One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train 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 35S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 35S$, and a train costs an average of 18S$.

Distance: 170 km

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Canterbury to Oxford train times

The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Friday, 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SoutheasternP85622+Great Western RailwayG14953+CrossCountryG00739+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:14 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h59
9:13 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85622+Great Western RailwayW34865+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:14 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h04
9:18 AM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85626+Great Western RailwayG14954+CrossCountryG00855+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:49 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h49
9:38 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85626+Great Western RailwayY15417+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:49 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h54
9:43 AM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85630+Great Western RailwayG14991+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington7:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h00
10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85630+Great Western RailwayG14955+CrossCountryG00698+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington7:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h51
10:10 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85639+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW35111+CrossCountryG007018:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h47
11:10 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34874+SoutheasternP85639+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h55
11:18 AM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP90239_P90331 · P85906+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154198:33 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h09
11:42 AM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85648+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW348799:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h56
12:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85648+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW35115+CrossCountryG007069:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h48
12:09 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85651+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154029:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h48
12:42 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85658+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34622+CrossCountryG0071010:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h48
1:09 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85658+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW3488410:21 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h54
1:15 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85661+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY1542110:54 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h48
1:42 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85667+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW3488911:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h54
2:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85674+Great Western RailwayW34894+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h53
3:16 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85674+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW35127+CrossCountryG0071612:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h48
3:11 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85680+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayY154271:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h54
4:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85686+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW349032:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h53
5:16 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85692+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW35139+CrossCountryG007263:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h46
6:09 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85692+Great Western RailwayY15405+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington3:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h01
6:24 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85698+Great Western RailwayW35096+CrossCountryG00733+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington4:20 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h50
7:10 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85698+Great Western RailwayC01016+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington4:20 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h54
7:14 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP90288 · P85957+Great Western RailwayY15434+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington4:31 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h14
7:45 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85703+Great Western RailwayW34913+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington5:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h55
8:18 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP90294 · P85964+Great Western RailwayG15157+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington5:31 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h13
8:44 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85709+Great Western RailwayW34918+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h54
9:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP90300 · P85970+Great Western RailwayY15439+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington6:31 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
3h11
9:42 PM Oxford station (OXF)3 changes
SoutheasternP85715+Great Western RailwayW34923+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington7:23 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h54
10:17 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes
SoutheasternP85723+Great Western RailwayW34929+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:20 PM Canterbury West (CBW)
2h49
11:09 PM Oxford station (OXF)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Canterbury to Oxford

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Trains from Canterbury to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 18S$ if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 45m.

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
170 km
Average train duration
2h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
18S$
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 45m
First train
1:06 AM
Last train
10:23 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
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

Train companies: Southeastern, Great Western Railway from Canterbury to Oxford trainsSoutheastern, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Canterbury and Oxford from 18S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 53m
Cheapest Price
19S$
Great Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
18S$
Southeastern frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Canterbury to Oxford train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Oxford by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Canterbury to Oxford can start from as little as 18S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Canterbury to Oxford is 55S$; 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 train from Canterbury to Oxford is 2h 45m to travel the 170 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Canterbury to Oxford leaves at 1:06 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Canterbury to Oxford leaves at 10:23 pm.
There are 7 trains a day from Canterbury to Oxford which require at least one change with Southeastern, Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Canterbury to Oxford, you can count on Southeastern, Great Western Railway for the best way to get you to Oxford. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Canterbury and Oxford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Oxford from Canterbury is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Canterbury to Oxford is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury and Oxford including taking a coach and train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Oxford

Canterbury
Oxford
The major train station for departures in Canterbury is Canterbury West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury West for your trip from Canterbury to Oxford.
Canterbury WestParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: downside platform - London end
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury West
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
Canterbury EastParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury East
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.

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