From London Gatwick Airport to Oriel College

By Car
Journey time: approximately 1h30 (depending on traffic)
Journey Distance: 85 miles (135 kilometres)
Cost: £260-£270 return

Book a car to collect you from the airport and take you to Oriel College. Here are two car companies known to us:

Baldwins Chauffeur Cars
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 374767
Email: baldwinsofoxford@aol.com
Cost: approximately £260 return

Chauffeurs Direct Services Ltd
Telephone: +44 (0)1280 702078
Email: chauffeursdirect@aol.com
Cost: approximately £270 return

By Bus
Total journey time from Gatwick to Oxford: approximately 2hrs
Cost of return ticket: £28. You may also need approximately £5 for the taxi.

The Oxford Bus Company operates a direct bus service between Gatwick Airport and Oxford.
Website: www.oxfordbus.co.uk
 Telephone: +44 (0)1865 785400

  • There are hourly services during the day from both North and South terminals.
  • Bus journey time: approximately 2 hours (includes a stop at Gatwick Airport on the way). Cost: £28 return (sterling, euros and US Dollars accepted).
  • From the North terminal catch ‘THE AIRLINE ’ bus from Bay 4. For timetable information and further details, click here.
  • From the South terminal catch ‘THE AIRLINE ’ bus from the Upper Forecourt. For timetable information and further details, click here.
  • You will need to request to get off the bus at the High Street or Queen’s Lane (it is the same stop). Oriel College is a 5 minute walk away. You need to continue up the High Street in the direction in which the bus was going. You will walk past a small lane called Logic Lane and past the Old Bank Hotel on your left. The next street you come to on your left is Oriel Street. Turn down this street and after about a minute you will come to the main entrance for Oriel College on your left.

IMPORTANT: If you would prefer not to walk at all, you will need to get off the bus at Gloucester Green Bus Station (this is the final stop). Taxi services are available from the square next to the station.

An alternative bus service between Gatwick Airport and Oxford is operated by the National Express. For more information, call +44 (0)8705 808080 or visit: www.nationalexpress.com