Is there a direct train from Oxford to Cambridge?

No, there are no direct train services from Oxford to Cambridge. Travelling from Oxford to Cambridge by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

Is there a railway line between Oxford and Cambridge?

Services will be introduced in three “Connection Stages” Connection Stage three: This stage completes the full East West Rail connection, and will see services run from Oxford to Cambridge via Bedford and Bletchley.

How do I get from Oxford to Cambridge by public transport?

You can take a train from Oxford to Cambridge via Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross, and King's Cross in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxford to Cambridge via Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

What cities have direct rail to Oxford?

Which train services run direct to Oxford? Direct trains from London Paddington, Reading, Worcester and Banbury all run to Oxford train station.

What trainline goes to Cambridge?

You'll be travelling with either Thameslink, Greater Anglia or Great Northern, depending on the station you're departing from.

East West Rail - Bedford to Cambridge

What station to get off for Cambridge?

Train. Cambridge is well connected by train and the main station is located about one mile from the city centre (around 20 minutes on foot). There is another train station, Cambridge North, around 2 miles north of the city.

Does Cambridge have a train station?

Eastern Counties Railway first opened the station in 1845, and its design has been attributed to British architects Sancton Wood and Francis Thompson. Cambridge station has eight platforms, including the third-longest railway platform in the UK at 470 metres.

Where do trains go from Oxford?

Oxford runs several services to the busiest stations across the UK; popular routes include Oxford to Birmingham, Birmingham to Oxford, Oxford to Manchester, Reading to Oxford and Coventry to Oxford.

How far apart are Oxford and Cambridge?

The distance between Cambridge and University of Oxford is 66 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.

Which stations go direct to Oxford?

Trains. Direct services run from London Paddington (serving Oxford station) and London Marylebone (serving Oxford and Oxford Parkway stations). Other services operate from the north via Birmingham New Street; from the south via Reading; and from the west via Didcot or Reading.

Is there a bus between Oxford and Cambridge?

Whether you're travelling to school, hitting the shops or commuting to the office, our X5 and 905 services are the perfect way to travel between Oxford and Cambridge.

How far is Cambridge Town from train station?

The train station is just over a mile from the city centre, and there's another to the north of the city. There are regular buses to and from each station, and cycle hire is available.

Does Oxford have a railway station?

Oxford train station is mainly served by GWR, Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry trains. Oxford station is well-connected to London - frequent GWR services cover the route from London Paddington to Oxford every day, while Chiltern Railway services connect London Marylebone to Oxford.

What line is Oxford railway station on?

Oxford railway station is a mainline railway station, one of two serving the city of Oxford, England. It is about 0.5 miles (800 m) west of the city centre, north-west of Frideswide Square and the eastern end of Botley Road. It is on the line for trains between London Paddington and Hereford via Worcester Shrub Hill.

Can you go to Oxford and Cambridge?

Before you start:

You can only apply to one course at Oxford, and you can't apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year. Read more information on all our courses. Check the admission requirements for your course. Specific grades and subjects required are also shown on each course page.

Is Cambridge more beautiful or Oxford?

Oxford's architecture is more uniform, as it's mostly built from the same Headington stone, while as Cambridge has no local stone, its buildings are more diverse. But there's certainly no consensus as to which city is therefore more beautiful.

What is more prestigious Oxford or Cambridge?

Below is the Times Higher Education ranking which places the University of Oxford in the top spot for universities globally. But here we see the QS World University Rankings 2023 with Cambridge in second place and Oxford down in fourth.

Why is Oxford train station closed?

Due to complications experienced during its £161 million redevelopment of Oxford Station, Network Rail has requested that Botley Road remain closed to through traffic until the project is completed in October 2024.

Does Oxford have 2 train stations?

Oxford Station is the main train station in Oxford. Oxford Station serves more passengers than Oxford Parkway which is just outside the city centre.

How long is Oxford railway station closed for?

A section of Botley Road beneath a railway bridge next to Oxford station will remain closed until October 2024 due to “unique challenges” in the £161M station works, Network Rail has confirmed.

Why is Cambridge station so far from the Centre?

The station itself opened in the 1840s, and was built a mile or so from the centre of town because Cambridge University did not want noisy, smelly steam trains disturbing dons and undergraduates studying in their college rooms.

How far is Cambridge station from shopping Centre?

Grand Arcade is a 15-minute walk from the station or there is a regular bus service to the city centre from the train station. For train times to Cambridge click here. To see train times easily, visit The Trainline.

What is the closest tube to Cambridge?

The nearest underground stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) and Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern lines).