7th International Conference on the Discrete Simulation of Fluids

University of Oxford

14th-18th July 1998

Getting to Oxford

Oxford Maps

GIF map of main roads surrounding Oxford (14k)
JPEG map of centre of Oxford (186k)
High resolution map of central Oxford (1100k)
Close-up map of the Physics department (13k)

Getting to Oxford by Air

The most convenient airports for Oxford are London Gatwick and London Heathrow:

London Heathrow is situated about 20 miles west of Central London and is the larger and more convenient airport. The X70 bus service runs between Heathrow and Oxford. The journey time is approximately 70 minutes and the buses run every 30 mins during the day. Timetables and fares are available on the Citylink X70 page.
London Gatwick is situated about 35 miles south-west of Central London. There is a train service between Oxford and Gatwick South Terminal. Some trains are direct and others require a change at Reading. Times may be obtained from UK Railway timetables. Alternatively, a bus service (citylink X80) is available. The journey time is 2hrs 10mins and the buses run every two hours. Timetables and fares are available on the Citylink X80 Page.

Getting to Oxford by Coach

From London: There are two frequent coach services between Central London and Oxford, the Oxford Tube and Citylink X90. The journey time is approximately 100 minutes, and a period return is typically 9 pounds. Both services start at London Victoria bus station.
From Other Locations: Most long distance coach routes in England are operated by National Express.

Getting to Oxford by Rail

Oxford railway station is approximately 15 minutes walk west of the city centre (see maps above). Bus and taxi services are available from outside the station. Service information is obtainable from:

UK Railway Timetables on-line
National Rail Enquiries: 0345 484950
Talking Timetables (services to London): 01865 794422

Getting to Oxford by Car

Oxford is 56 miles (90km) west of London.

Driving to Oxford

Oxford is just off the M40 motorway linking London to Birmingham.
The A34 links Oxford with Newbury, Winchester and Southampton
The A40 passes through Oxford as it travels from London to Gloucester and South Wales.

The centre of Oxford is a large one-way system and, if you wish to get near the conference locations, coming in from the North is strongly advised. Parking near the conference locations is minimal.

Parking in Oxford

Parking in Oxford is very limited and expensive and the traffic wardens are strict and efficient. The only large, central car-park is the multi-storey behind the Westgate shopping centre. As an alternative, consider the four Park and Ride services on the main roads into Oxford:

Pear Tree, on the A34 North
Seacourt, on the A420 West
Redbridge, on the A4144 South
Thornhill, on the A40 East

Bus services run from these car-parks every few minutes, Monday-Friday: 7am-6:30pm, Saturday: 8am-6:30pm, Sunday: no service. Parking is free and the fare into Oxford is 1 pound.

Getting to Oxford by Eurostar

Direct trains are available from Paris and Brussels to London via the Eurostar. The Eurostar terminal is at London Waterloo and a short connection on the underground is required to London Victoria (for buses to Oxford) or London Paddington (for trains to Oxford).

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Last updated: 20th February 1998
Enquiries to: Colin Marsh