How to get to St Anne's College?
Information taken from St Anne's College website:
By Plane
London Heathrow International Airport, and Gatwick Airport are linked to Oxford by The Airline coach company, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Heathrow is the closest international airport to Oxford. Stansted Airport is linked to Oxford by the National Express 757, which runs approximately every two hours.
St Anne's College
56 Woodstock Rd
Oxford OX2 6HS
UK
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By train
Oxford railway station is located on the western edge of the city centre, about 20 minutes’ walk from St Anne’s. There are also two direct buses operated by Stagecoach which run fairly frequently from the station to the College (Buses 14 and S3).
The station is managed by Thames Trains, with routes from Stratford-upon-Avon to London Paddington, London Marylebone and Bristol, and is also served by Virgin Trains from Scotland to the south coast.
Services to London run regularly during the day (at least two per hour), with journeys taking around 60 minutes. Information on rail journeys and fares to/from Oxford are available from National Rail Enquiries. Tel: 08457 484950.
By bus
The main bus station in Oxford is located at Gloucester Green in the City Centre, approximately 15 minutes’ walk from St Anne’s.
National Express buses run to and from Oxford to locations throughout the UK.
The Oxford Tube (confusingly named) runs from London (Victoria, Marble Arch, Notting Hill Gate and Shepherd’s Bush) to Oxford every 10-15 minutes including throughout the night. The X90 also runs from London (Victoria, Marble Arch and Baker St) to Oxford up to every 15 minutes.
The airline buses run regularly from London Gatwick and London Heathrow to Oxford.
By car
Parking in Oxford is at a premium. We recommend you either leave your car at home and travel on public transport or make use of the excellent Oxford park-and-ride service.
Limited street parking is available in Wellington Square and St Giles. It is metered from 8am to 10pm with a 2-hour maximum stay each and every day including Sundays; after 10pm overnight stay is permitted.
There are also severe restrictions on access to many of the streets in the centre of the City. Traditional routes such as High Street/St Aldates/Queen St and Cornmarket are either closed to vehicles or have very limited access and are protected by number plate-reading cameras and frequent police patrols. You have been warned!
The nearest public car parks are at Worcester Street, Gloucester Green, the Westgate Centre and at the Railway Station. They are all expensive and should you wish to try North Oxford as an alternative, many areas now have residents’ only parking.
Park-and-ride
Park-and-ride car parks are located at each of the main entrances to the city and bus journeys into the centre are fast and very frequent.
There are park-and-rides available on the outskirts of Oxford, so you are sure to find one no matter from which direction you have come. They are all clearly sign-posted, are linked to the centre of the city by regular bus services, and are open 24 hours per day (bus services run until about 11pm).
We recommend that drivers park at Pear Tree Park and Ride (OX2 8JD) and catch the 300 bus, alighting at Plantation Road or the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter.
Oxford Parkway Park and Ride (OX2 8HA – also known as Water Eaton Park and Ride) is an alternative, take the 500 bus, alighting at Park Town or Keble Road. This is a little further to walk.
Allow 20 mins for your bus journey.
Travel and Transport Information
How do you get around in Oxford?
Oxford’s main attractions are best explored by foot, a walk from the train station to the city centre is just 15 minutes.
If ever a city was made for cycling, it would be Oxford. Dedicated bike lanes run throughout the streets, and you'll find multiple dockless bike and electric scooter rental options conveniently available. Simply scan a QR code to download the app and start riding. Remember to wear a helmet!
You can access a cycle route planner by Oxford City Council.
The Oxford Bus Company provides frequent and affordable travel across the city, as well as Stagecoach which also operates routes to the stately home at Blenheim Palace. Five Park and Ride locations exist to keep the city centre car free.
Another convenient option for getting into or around Oxford, especially if you’re carrying equipment or stuff, is using taxis and car services. These companies all have their own Uber-like apps, although unfortunately, Uber won’t work here. Some popular companies are:
Hire punts, pedalos and rowing boats to explore Oxford’s River Cherwell.