There are 5 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford by train, bus, car or towncar
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Recommended
Train via Bank DLR Station
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Take the train from London City Airport DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
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Take the train from London Paddington to Oxford
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Canning Town to Charing Cross
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Take the bus from Marble Arch to Oxford City Centre, Queens Lane
Train
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Take the train from London Marylebone to Oxford
Drive
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Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford
Towncar
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Take a town car from London City Airport to Oxford
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford is to drive, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 28m.
The quickest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Silvertown, London City Airport and arriving at Oxford City Centre, Queens Lane via Canning Town, Charing Cross and Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) station to Oxford. However, there are services departing from London City Airport DLR Station and arriving at Oxford via Bank station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Oxford is 59 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford without a car is to train via Bank DLR Station which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from Canning Town station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport DLR Station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford is to train via Bank DLR Station which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 22m.
- Distance: 58.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 58m
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Oxford, England?
You can take a train from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford via Bank DLR Station, Bank station, Lancaster Gate station, and London Paddington in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford via Canning Town, Charing Cross, and Marble Arch in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London City Airport DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1 - £5
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Oyster or Contactless Off Peak Time Fare
- £2
- Oyster or Contactless Peak Time Fare
- £2
- Cash Fare
- £5
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24 - £30
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £24 - £30
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £40 - £55
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from London Marylebone to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Advance Single
- £16 - £24
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £45
London’s bus network covers Greater London with a 24-hour service, allowing you to take in the famous monuments and streetscapes from an iconic red double-decker bus. All London buses are all cashless, so you will need an Oyster card, Travel card or use contactless payment. You can also purchase a one-day bus-only pass from Tube stations. On the bus, you only need to touch on with your Oyster card (not off).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Canning Town to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
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- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Marble Arch to Oxford City Centre, Queens Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12 - £18
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from London City Airport to Oxford
- Estimated price
- £30 - £120
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London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Oxford City Centre, Queens Lane station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Oxford station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Oxford.
There are 255+ hotels available in Oxford. Prices start at £75 per night.