How do I get to Oxford from London?

For a day trip to Oxford from LondonYou have a choice of services.

Let's find out how to get there.

London Oxford : article summary

Oxford from London: at a glance

Trains generally depart every 30 minutes and take around 60 minutes to complete the journey.

Alternatively, you can take the Oxford Tube or Oxford Express coaches. from Victoria bus station.

Expected bus time is an hour and a half, and you're at the mercy of London traffic. Frequencies are very high, every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day. and the service is available 24/7.

Getting to Oxford by train

Oxford station is about ten minutes' walk west of the city center. It is on the trains express from London Paddington to Hereford via Worcester.

You can order tickets on their website and withdraw them from one of the self-service ticket machines on the day of travel.

The Oxford Tube bus service from London Victoria

The most popular bus service between Oxford and London is the Oxford Tube bus service. Oxford Tube buses take the form of large double-decker buses which provide 24/7 service from London's Victoria Coach Station.

Buses also pick up at Marble Arch and Notting Hill Gate. In Oxford, the bus terminates at Gloucester Green bus station, a 5-minute walk west of the center.

Buses also pick up and drop off in Oxford's High Street. Air-conditioned, They feature reclining seats and on-board toilets.

Service is provided 24/7, with very early hourly services and frequencies every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day.

Oxford tourist attractions

Most of the things to see are directly or indirectly associated with the University. Once you've arrived in Oxford, the only practical way to get around is on foot, even if many residents prefer bicycles.

Everything you'll want to see is in a compact, well-marked central area, and it's also easy to pick up a street map to find your way around.

Oxford University

As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford University is a historic institution and the main attraction for visitors to Oxford.

The 38 secondary schools are spread throughout the city, but the oldest and the most historic are in the old center of Oxford.

Christ Church is the largest college and the most popular destination because of its links with Harry Potter and Lewis Carroll.

Travelling from London to Oxford: Bodleian Library

One of the world's largest libraries since the 17th century.

In all, almost 6 million books are in clear need of ample storage space, much of which lies underground.

The first example of a round reading room is still in use today as the Bodleian library's reading room.

Over 600,000 books are stored in the underground warehouse.

Sainte-Marie-la-Vierge University Church

Historically, it's at the heart of the University's beginnings. Built in the 14th century, the first colleges were established in and around this church. The first library, for example, was in the church.

Today, the most popular attraction is climbing the tower for a panoramic view of Oxford.

Travelling from London to Oxford: Oxford Covered Market

Today, Oxford is a regional shopping center serving the daily needs of the local population.

It is little different from other cities of similar size, with the usual chains and diversity of outlets.

The covered market takes you back in time and is well worth a visit.

Opened in 1774, it benefits from a thriving community of dealers covering a wide range of subjects.

A visit to the Blackwell bookshop

Blackwell's main bookshop comprises four former Broad Street stores. All four are housed in listed buildings. The resulting retail store is a veritable labyrinth.

With over 200,000 titles, it is Oxford's largest bookshop. Its basement includes the Norrington Room, which has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records. with the world's largest exhibition of books for sale.

Alice's boutique

In Oxford, a popular place to visit is the famous Alice's Shop, which sells all kinds of Alice-related souvenirs.

Located directly opposite Alice's childhood home, just across the road from Christ Church College, Alice's Shop is in fact the real store where the real Alice would have gone to get her sweets and groceries.

Lewis Carrol described the store in his story, and it soon became a popular place for tourists to visit. At some point, the ordinary grocery store evolved into one that specialized in all things Alice.

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