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Getting to Oxford.
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railway stations
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central coach hub
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Park & Ride sites

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Rail

Train

Oxford has two railway stations. Choose the one printed on your ticket: they are in different parts of the city.

OXF

Oxford railway station

Oxford’s central station is west of the city centre, around a straightforward walk from the main sights.

Best for
The historic centre, Westgate and a first visit on foot.
Onward
Walk east through Frideswide Square, or continue by local bus or taxi from outside the station.
Address
Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HS
National Rail station details
OXP

Oxford Parkway railway station

Oxford Parkway is north of the city, beside the Park & Ride site rather than in the historic centre.

Best for
Arrivals from the Chiltern line and visitors staying north of Oxford.
Onward
Continue into central Oxford by rail, bus or taxi; allow for this transfer before the first itinerary stop.
Address
Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington OX2 8HA
National Rail station details
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Bus

Bus and coach

Gloucester Green is Oxford’s central coach station. Local bus stops are spread across the centre rather than contained in one terminal.

City centre

Gloucester Green bus and coach station

The central coach station sits just west of Cornmarket, with the historic core close by on foot.

Best for
Long-distance coaches and buses arriving in the heart of Oxford.
Onward
Walk into the centre from Gloucester Green or connect to local buses on the surrounding streets.
Address
Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU
Oxford City Council details

Local buses

Oxford’s local services use stops around the city centre, including George Street, St Aldate’s, High Street and Gloucester Green. The exact stop depends on the service, so check the operator journey planner before travelling.

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P&R

Park & Ride

Five sites intercept the main approaches to Oxford. Pick the side of the city you are arriving from, then continue by bus.

North

Pear Tree Park & Ride

Park north of Oxford and complete the journey into the centre by dedicated bus.

Best for
Drivers approaching from the north, A34, A44 or northern M40.
Onward
Continue into Oxford by Park & Ride bus; the itinerary planner uses the scheduled services for your selected date and time.
Address
Pear Tree, Oxford OX2 8JD
Official Park & Ride guidance
North / north-east

Oxford Parkway Park & Ride

A northern Park & Ride site shared with Oxford Parkway railway station.

Best for
Drivers arriving from the north and north-east.
Onward
Continue by Park & Ride bus; rail and taxi connections are also available from the same site.
Address
Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington OX2 8HA
Official Park & Ride guidance
East

Thornhill Park & Ride

Park on the eastern edge of Oxford and continue into the centre by dedicated bus.

Best for
Drivers approaching from London, the east or the M40.
Onward
Continue into Oxford by Park & Ride bus; the itinerary planner uses the scheduled services for your selected date and time.
Address
London Road, Oxford OX3 8DP
Official Park & Ride guidance
South

Redbridge Park & Ride

Park south of the centre and complete the journey by dedicated bus.

Best for
Drivers approaching from the south, A34 or Abingdon.
Onward
Continue into Oxford by Park & Ride bus; the itinerary planner uses the scheduled services for your selected date and time.
Address
Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4XG
Official Park & Ride guidance
West

Seacourt Park & Ride

Park west of Oxford and continue towards the centre by dedicated bus.

Best for
Drivers approaching from the west on the A420.
Onward
Continue into Oxford by Park & Ride bus, and check current Botley Road travel advice before setting out.
Address
Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0HP
Official Park & Ride guidance

Before you travel

Check the live operator information.

Routes, road access, fares and departure points can change. Use these official sources for the latest journey details.

Planning information checked July 2026
Map photograph credits

Marker photographs have been cropped, resized and converted to WebP for this guide.