What Should I Do In Oxford?
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FAQs About Oxford
How Do I Get To Oxford?
To get to Oxford by car:
- From London, take the M40 motorway and exit at junction 8. Follow the A40 into Oxford.
- From Birmingham, take the M40 motorway, exit at junction 9 and follow the A34 southbound into Oxford.
- From Southampton, take the M3 motorway, then the A34 northbound, and finally the A423 into Oxford.
To get to Oxford by train:
- From London, take a train from Paddington Station to Oxford. The journey takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- From Birmingham, take a train from New Street Station to Oxford. The journey takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- From Southampton, take a train from Southampton Central Station to Oxford. The journey takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
If you're already in the area, you could also visit nearby towns like Abingdon or Witney before heading to Oxford.
What's The Nearest Airport To Oxford?
The closest airport to Oxford is London Heathrow Airport, which is approximately 50 miles away. There are several transportation options to get to Oxford from Heathrow, including taxis, coaches, and trains. The quickest route is by taxi or private car, which takes about an hour depending on traffic. Alternatively, there are frequent coach services from Heathrow to Oxford that take around 1.5 hours. The train is another option, but involves taking the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station in London, and then changing to a train to Oxford. This can take up to 2 hours or more, depending on wait times and train schedules.
Where Is Oxford?
