Transportation in Oxford…Your Full Guide 2023!
Rail system in Oxford
Oxford has a well-developed rail network that makes it easy to get to and from the city and other important UK cities. Located in the heart of Oxford, Oxford Station is the city’s primary train hub. Oxford Station is where trains to London, Birmingham, Manchester, and other major British cities leave. Local train services run frequently between Oxford and neighboring towns and villages like Bicester, Didcot, and Banbury.
Three different train companies, such as Great Western Railway (GWR), Chiltern Railways, and CrossCountry, arrive and depart at Oxford Station. These companies run a wide variety of train services, from express and direct trains to slower but more frequent local trains.
Before you go to Oxford, you should look at the train timetables to find out what train services are available and at what times. Several local train services have websites where you can check schedules and purchase tickets. You also need to know that there are no light rail systems in Oxford like tramways, which means you can only explore the city of Oxford mostly by using buses or taxis.
To book a ticket or see the timetables for the train,
Taxi in Oxford
It’s possible to hail a taxi from any one of several companies in Oxford, England. Royal Cars, the largest taxi service, has over 400 taxis and provides local and airport transportation as well as executive and VIP transportation. Go Green Taxi and A1 Taxi are two other options in the market. You can get a taxi by waving at them directly on the street or locate them at taxi stands in convenient locations such Carfax, Gloucester Green, and Cowley Road.
In Oxford, taxi fares change depending on the time of day and the distance travelled. Taxi costs during daytime hours (between 05:00 and 22:00) for a single trip it will cost around £2.60 and £6.00 per kilometre. The pricing for taxis will also increase per mile after those hours.
If you bring animals in taxis, you will also be charged a $5 fee per animal, and there is a $5 fee for any excess baggage carried inside the vehicle (other than in the trunk). Fees associated with airport transfers are included in the quoted price. There could be tolls or other fees involved, or there will also be a fixed price to get you from one point to another.
