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Getting to Oxford
Oxford is in the south central part of England,
Oxford is approximately 1.5 hours by bus, or 1 hour by train from central London. Birmingham is also 1 hour from Oxford by train.
By Air
If you are flying to Britain, the nearest airports are London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Birmingham International.
There is a direct bus service from London Heathrow and London Gatwick to Gloucester Green Central Bus Station in Oxford. You can find information about times and fares from Oxford Bus-Heathrow-Gatwick. You can buy a ticket in advance or on the bus. The journey time from Heathrow is approximately 1 hour, and from Gatwick it is 2.5 hours.
There is a direct train service from Birmingham International to Oxford train station. You can find information about times and fares from Virgin Trains. You can buy a ticket in advance or at Birmingham International station, when you arrive.
If you are arriving at Stansted or Luton airport, please note that the journey time by bus may be 3 - 4 hours. The bus number 737 serves both Luton and Stansted airports. You can find information about times and fares from National Express.
By train
If you are travelling on Eurostar, you will arrive at London St Pancras station. From here, you can take the Underground to London Paddington station and then a train to Oxford. You can find information about times and fares from First Great Western. Your journey time will be approximately 2.5 hours.
By taxi
When you arrive in Oxford, you can take a taxi to your accommodation. At Gloucester Green bus station and Oxford train station there are 24-hour taxi ranks.
Arrival/Departure Transfer Service
The Lake School can provide a taxi to meet you at any of these airports or at the Eurostar terminal and take you direct to your accommodation in Oxford. To book this service we need your full travel details.
The Lake School of English, 14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ
