LONDON TO OXFORD
Train
You can buy a train ticket to Oxford at London Paddington station. There are regular direct trains; the journey is approx. 1 hr. Train times:
From Oxford train station the department is a 30-minute walk. Please note we do not reimburse taxis unless no public transport options were available (proof required). If you choose to use a taxi between the rail station and the department, please allow 15-20 minutes to get here (due to traffic/one-way system).
Oxford Tube (London to Oxford Coach)
You can also buy a bus ticket to Oxford on the Oxford Tube which regularly runs from various places in London to Oxford. The tube takes approximately 100 minutes and is cheaper than the train. Return tickets last for 3 months. For further information please see:
AIRPORT COACHES
Heathrow to Oxford
Catch the Airline Bus from either the Central Bus Station (Terminals 1&3), stand 14A or Terminal 5, stand 10 to Gloucester Green bus station in Oxford. The bus runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see link for daily departure times:
http://airline.oxfordbus.co.uk/timetables/
Gatwick to Oxford
Catch the Airline Bus from either the South Terminal Lower Forecourt (stands 1&2) or North Terminal Lower Forecourt (stands 4&5) to Gloucester Green bus station in Oxford. The bus runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see link for daily departure times:
http://airline.oxfordbus.co.uk/timetables/
OTHER DIRECTIONS
Oxford to Heathrow or Gatwick
Return to Heathrow or Gatwick with the Airline Bus:
http://airline.oxfordbus.co.uk/
Buses depart from Gloucester Green bus station, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Buses depart approximately every 30 mins (Heathrow) or hour (Gatwick) (please check online) and the journey time is approx 90mins to Heathrow or 2.5 hours to Gatwick (dependent on traffic). You can buy a ticket on board. The driver will ask which terminal you plan to get off so that he can put your bag in the right part of the bus.
