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Directions
How to find us
St. Clare's is located in north Oxford just 1.5 km from the city centre.
The Banbury Road campus houses central
administration and facilities and is the centre for pre-university students.
Its reception is in 139 Banbury Road.
By Car
Oxford is connected to London, the M25 and the Midlands by the M40 motorway.
Come off the M40 at junction 8 (A40) or junction 9 (A34) to link directly
to the Oxford ring road. The ring road provides direct access to the south
and west via the A34.
Approach the city from the north. Take the Banbury Road south from the ring road. Pass the shops of Summertown until you reach the traffic light junction at Marston Ferry Road. The Banbury Road campus is first right on the corner of Lathbury Road at 139 Banbury Road.
Park and Ride
Parking in the city centre is extremely limited and long stay visitors
to Oxford arriving by car are recommended to use the city's Park &
Ride service. Fast and frequent bus services link car parks on the ring
road with the city centre, 7 days a week. The Water Eaton Park & Ride
(to the north of the city, off the A34 and the A4260 from Kidlington)
serves St. Clare's and has a bus stop directly outside the college. Take
the No. 500 bus from the car park and ask for the Lathbury Road bus stop.
The bus service runs every 10-12 minutes. Contact the Oxford Bus Company
for further information on timetables and routes - Tel: +44 (0)1865 785400
- or visit their excellent website for detailed maps and instructions
www.parkandride.net/oxford/html/oxford_frameset.html.
Access by Car
There are access restrictions on cars within the city centre. If you require
advice on city centre access or parking contact the Tourist Information
Centre. Tel: +44 (0)1865 726871.
Parking at St.
Clare's
Parking in the roads around the College is very limited. It is generally
possible but, of course, can never be guaranteed. You may prefer to use
the Park & Ride, especially on a Saturday.
By Train
Oxford train station is located 10 minutes walk from the city centre.
Regular trains from London Paddington take between 60-90 minutes. Take
a taxi from the station to the college, a 5-10 minute journey. Contact
National Rail Enquiries Tel: +44 (0)8457 484950 (www.nationalrail.co.uk)
for information on trains and fares to/from Oxford or visit www.thamestrains.co.uk
and www.virgintrains.co.uk).
By Bus
Fast and frequent bus services link Oxford to London and Oxford to the
airports. You should ask for the Gloucester Green bus station in Oxford.
Take a taxi from Gloucester Green to the College, a 5-10 minute journey.
Two bus companies
offer a 24 hour express bus service linking central London (Victoria)
with Oxford (Gloucester Green).
The Oxford Bus Company - Tel: +44 (0)1865 785400 - www.oxfordbus.co.uk/new/express.htm
The Oxford Tube - Tel: +44 (0)1865 772250 - www.stagecoach-oxford.co.uk/oxfordtube/index.html
For buses from the
airports visit the following website:
Heathrow Airport
- www.theairline.info/lhr_tt.htm
- 24 hour express buses linking Heathrow Airport with Oxford (Gloucester
Green).
Gatwick Airport - www.theairline.info/lgw_tt.htm
- 24 hour express buses linking Gatwick Airport with Oxford (Gloucester
Green).