How to get to Oxford

Oxford is well served by road and rail networks that give fast and direct access locally, nationally and from Europe.

You can use the Journey Planner on the www.traveline.org.uk website to plan your journey using public transport.

Please choose the method of transport you would like information about from the left hand navigation.

If you have a disability and would like information or advice on any aspects of local or national transport contact 0845 7585641 or, to use the service Ring-A-Ride, call 01865 744478.

By air

Just an hour from central London, Oxford is easy to reach from all major airports, particularly Gatwick and Heathrow.  To the north, it is also just over an hour from Birmingham International Airport.

From all these airports there are fast and frequent road and rail networks leading to the heart of Oxford.

By bus

For more information on the different bus companies that service Oxford use the following contact details:

Bus Company Contacts

Bus Company	Contact Details
Mega Bus	01738 639095 Mega Bus website
National Express	08705 808080 National Express website
The Oxford Bus Company	01865 785400 The Oxford Bus Company website
Stagecoach Oxford	01865 772250 Stagecoach Oxford website

By car

Oxford is connected to London, the M25 and the Midlands by the M40 motorway. Junctions 8 and 9 link directly to the city. The Oxford ring road provides direct access to the south and west coast ports of Southampton, Portsmouth and Bristol via the A34.

Information on distances and routes to and from Oxford is available from the maporama website.

There are access restrictions for cars within the city centre, particularly for traffic coming into the centre from the east, along the High Street. If you require advice on city centre access or parking contact the Oxford Information Centre.

Parking for high vehicles is available at Worcester Street and Westgate Surface car parks, and near the exit at Redbridge Park and Ride.

Secure overnight parking can be arranged for 00.00-08.00 (subject to availability). To find out more phone 01865 794307.

Car Hire

To find out more about hiring a car in Oxford contact the following:

Car Hire Contacts

Car Hire Company	Contact Details
Avis	0870 1539102 Avis website
Budget Rent A Car	01865 724884 Budget Rent A Car website
Enterprise	01865 202088 Enterprise website
Europcar	01865 246373 Europcar website
Eurodrive	01865 715500 Eurodrive website
Hertz	01865 856555 Hertz website
Humphris	01865 774696
Motorworld	01865 240101
National	01865 240471 National website
Oxford Vehicle Rental	01865 748811 Oxford Vehicle Rental website
Thrifty	01865 250252 Thrifty website

By train

Oxford railway station is located on the western edge of the city centre, about 10 minutes walk from middle of the city centre. The station is managed by Thames Trains, with routes from Stratford-upon-Avon to London Paddington and Bristol, and is also served by Virgin Trains from Scotland to the south coast.

Information on rail journeys and fares to and from Oxford are available from National Rail Enquiries or by phoning 08457 484950. For European Rail Enquiries telephone 08705 848848.

Eurostar can be contacted on 08705 186186 and Eurotunnel on 08705 353535.