How to get to
Oxford
Whether you're coming from London, elsewhere in the UK, or continental Europe, getting to Oxford is easier than you think. Here’s a quick guide:
From London
Oxford is just 1 hour away from Central London.
By train:
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Direct trains from London Paddington or London Marylebone to Oxford Station
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Departures every 15–30 minutes
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Book at www.nationalrail.co.uk or use apps like Trainline
By coach (budget-friendly):
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Oxford Tube or X90 from Victoria Coach Station or Marble Arch
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Departures every 10–20 minutes, 24/7 service
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Travel time: 1h30–2h
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Great if you’re looking to save money
Nearby Airports
Fly into any of London’s main airports and connect to Oxford easily:
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Heathrow (LHR):
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Direct coach to Oxford (~1h30) with The Airline
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Gatwick (LGW):
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Train to Oxford via Reading (~2h)
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Luton (LTN):
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Direct coach with National Express (~2h30)
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Stansted (STN):
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Coach with National Express (~3h)
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Tickets & info:
www.oxfordtube.com
www.theairlineoxford.co.uk
www.nationalrail.co.uk
www.skyscanner.com
From other parts of the UK
Oxford is well connected by both train and coach from major UK cities — you’ve got flexible options depending on your budget and time.
By Train (Fastest)
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Birmingham → Oxford: ~1h10, direct
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Manchester → Oxford: ~3h, 1 change
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Cambridge → Oxford: ~2h30, 1–2 changes
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Edinburgh → Oxford: ~6h, via London or by air + train
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Book at www.nationalrail.co.uk or via Trainline
By Coach (Budget-Friendly)
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Coaches with National Express or Megabus
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Birmingham → Oxford: ~2h
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Manchester → Oxford: ~5h30
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Leeds → Oxford: ~6h
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Bristol → Oxford: ~2h30
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Cardiff → Oxford: ~3h
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Cambridge → Oxford: ~4h
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All coaches arrive at Gloucester Green Coach Station, a 10-min walk to Saïd Business School
Book at:
www.nationalexpress.com
www.megabus.com
