Oxford Travel Directions

Lincoln College is part of Oxford University and located on Turl Street, between Broad and High Streets.

Once in Oxford, it’s a 10-minute walk from the bus and train terminals at Gloucester Green (Gloucester Street): take a left to George Street. In about a block George Street will turn into Broad Street. Walk one block on Broad and turn right on Turl Street. Ship Street and Market Street are on the right; the entrance to Lincoln College is on the left.

From London Heathrow International Airport (the closest airport to Oxford): Heathrow is linked to Oxford by the Airline bus service, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Airline buses leave from Heathrow every 30 minutes (approximately). You can pick up the bus at the Heathrow Central Bus Station or at Terminal 5 (there is free inter-terminal rail service from Terminal 4 to both). The trip takes roughly 80-90 minutes.

From other airports: Gatwick Airport is linked to Oxford by the Airline bus service, which runs hourly service and takes approximately 120 minutes. Stansted Airport is linked to Oxford by the National Express 757 bus service, which runs approximately every two hours.

Airport bus service: For airport travel, you should purchase a period return ticket, which is good for three months and will get you back to the airport at the session’s end (it’s also the best deal). A “return” (round-trip) ticket expires in 24 hours. You’ll need to pay the driver in cash upon boarding. Luggage allowance is two suitcases per person in the hold and a small piece of hand luggage inside the coach.

The bus will make several stops in Oxford: you want Gloucester Green, the last stop.

From Victoria Station: The Oxford Tube leaves London’s Victoria Station every 20-30 minutes, making stops at Marble Arch and Baker Street before heading to Oxford’s Gloucester Green. Travel time is approximately 100 minutes during off-peak times.

Train: National Rail trains from London leave Paddington every half hour, taking approximately one hour. For inquiries, call 08457.484950.

Taxi and Car Services: Standard taxis run between the airport and Oxford (tip is 10%). You can also hire car services (with drivers) with fixed airport rates; rates are similar to taxi fares and can be high. Airport Direct – 0208.6482899 CCB Airport Cars – 01865.876699 or 01865.765566 Oxfordshire Chauffeurs – 01865.238204.