How to Reach Oxford and the Venue

Getting to Oxford from Nearby Airports

Oxford is well connected to major UK airports by direct coach services, train connections via London, and road access. Public transport is strongly recommended.

✈️ From London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Direct coach (recommended):

  • The Airline Coach (Oxford Bus Company) runs direct services between Heathrow and Oxford.
  • Frequency: every 20–30 minutes
  • Travel time: approx. 1–1.5 hours
    👉 https://www.theairlineoxford.co.uk/

By train:

  • Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line to London Paddington, then train to Oxford.
  • Travel time: approx. 2–2.5 hours.

By car:

  • Approx. 1–1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • Parking in central Oxford is very limited (see parking notes below).

✈️ From London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

By coach:

By train:

  • Train to London (Victoria or Paddington), then to Oxford.
  • Travel time: approx. 2.5–3 hours.

By car:

  • Approx. 2–2.5 hours.

✈️ From London Luton Airport (LTN)

By coach:

By train:

  • Shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway → London St Pancras → Paddington → Oxford.
  • Travel time: approx. 2.5–3 hours.

By car:

  • Approx. 1.5–2 hours.

✈️ From London Stansted Airport (STN)

By train:

  • Stansted Express → London Liverpool Street → Underground → Paddington → Oxford.
  • Travel time: approx. 3 hours.

By coach:

By car:

  • Approx. 2.5–3 hours.

✈️ From Birmingham Airport (BHX)

By train:

  • Direct or one-change services from Birmingham International to Oxford.
  • Travel time: approx. 1–1.5 hours.

By car:

  • Approx. 1.5 hours.

🚗 Travelling to Oxford by Car (Important Information)

Oxford has strict traffic controls and very limited city-centre parking.

•   Please note that a congestion charge may apply when entering Oxford. Further information is available at:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-travel/oxfords-temporary-congestion-charge-cars

  • Many central streets are restricted or bus-only.
  • On-street parking is scarce and time-limited.
  • Visitors are strongly advised not to drive into the city centre.

🅿️ Park & Ride (Recommended)

If arriving by car, use one of Oxford’s Park & Ride sites:

  • Peartree
  • Redbridge
  • Thornhill
  • Seacourt
  • Water Eaton

Park & Ride buses run frequently into the city centre.

👉 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/parkandride

🚆 Arriving in Oxford

  • Oxford has a main railway station (Oxford Station) with frequent trains from London Paddington and other UK cities.
  • From the station, most central locations can be reached on foot, by bus, taxi, or bike.

Getting to Clarendon Laboratory from within Oxford

Once you arrive in Oxford, Clarendon Laboratory can be reached easily by walking, bus, or bicycle:
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/UgAz28Kx9VZwC35C9

  • From the city centre / High Street:
    Clarendon Laboratory is a     10–15 minute walk via Parks Road or South Parks Road.
  • From North Oxford (Summertown, Jericho):
    Take a     direct bus towards the city centre (e.g. routes S5, 2, 6) and get off near South Parks Road / Parks Road. The laboratory is a short walk from the bus stop.
  • From East or South Oxford:
    Take a bus to the     High Street or city centre, then walk 10–15 minutes to the Science Area.
  • By bicycle:
    Oxford is very cycle-friendly, and cycling is often the fastest option.     Bicycle parking is available near Clarendon Laboratory.

Walking or cycling is usually the quickest way to travel within central Oxford.