Oxfordshire TRAVELLING AROUND

BY BUS

The Oxford Bus Company operates a network of services across the city, with regular buses also travelling to surrounding towns and villages.

Oxfordbus.co.uk

Stagecoach also offers an excellent countryside bus network, including the S5 service linking Oxford and Bicester Village, and the S3 and S7 services linking Oxford and Blenheim Palace. Stagecoachbus.com/about/Oxfordshire

Park & Ride - the Gateway to Oxford. There are 5 Park & Ride sites located around Oxford’s ring road, with regular bus services to the city centre, making your journey into the city hassle-free. parkandrideoxford.co.uk/

The City Sightseeing Bus is an excellent way to explore the city, its history and highlights, and offers the option to hop on and off whenever you like. Plus, City Sightseeing Oxford offer a fantastic range of walking tours of Oxford too! Tickets are valid for 24 to 48 hours. Citysightseeingoxford.com

BY TRAIN

Explore West Oxfordshire via the GWR Cotswolds Line (see itinerary p.66 ) or North Oxfordshire via the GWR Oxford Canal Line (see itinerary on p.58 ). To discover South Oxfordshire, catch the GWR train to Paddington and alight at Didcot Parkway for local transport options.

Car Hire And Taxis

Royal Cars offer taxi services in Oxford, and offer transport from local runs to airport transfers and long-distance journeys. Royal-cars.com

Auto Europe offer car, motorhome or luxury vehicle hire from a choice of suppliers to suit your needs. Autoeurope.co.uk

Chauffeur / Guide hire

Concierge History Tours offer luxury tour and chauffeur hire in either a Rolls Royce or a Bentley. Conciergehistorytours.co.uk

BY BOAT

Hire a narrowboat to explore the length of the county from a different perspective. Travel along the River Thames, River Cherwell or Oxford Canal. Or, take a river cruise with Oxford River Cruises or Salter’s Steamers oxfordrivercruises.com salterssteamers.co.uk

ON FOOT

Oxford city centre is entirely walkable - and we recommend you explore by foot to see the most of the city! If you’re finding your bearings, Oxford Official Walking Tours offer award-winning tours of the city. There are plenty of stunning countryside walks across Oxfordshire, including the Ridgeway Trail (see itinerary p.62 ) or Thames Path. oxfordofficialwalkingtours.org

BY BIKE

Oxford is a fairly flat city, and perfect for exploring by bike. To explore the surrounding county by bicycle, why not arrange a cycling trip with The Carter Company? the-carter-company.com

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