My niece will be leaving from Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolinia for a study abroad program at Oxford this summer.

Does anyone have recommendations regarding which airport would have the easiest onward travel options to Oxford? I'm assuming that going through London is unnecessary. Is that correct?

She may be traveling alone on her first European trip.
Thank you, Travelottie

The best way to get to Oxford is to fly into LHR and take one of the frequent buses such as the Oxford Tube into Oxford. The buses leave from the Central Bus Station at Heathrow.Very easy to find. They make several stops in Oxford before reaching Gloucester Green which is Oxford's central bus station.

Historytraveler is almost right. There is a bus route from the London area to Oxford called the Oxford Tube. But it doesn't go through Heathrow, so don't confuse yourself - or your niece - looking for it.

Simply get on the bus that's marked Oxford.

Sorry about that. I frequently get the Oxford Tube ( to London ) mixed up with the other company that runs coaches to LHR and London.

Thank you for the help.

I should advise her to fly into Heathrow rather than Gatwick, is that correct?

Yes.

Not necessarily. The Oxford Bus Company offers direct service from both airports to Oxford. From Heathrow, it's 80 minutes and costs £16. From Gatwick, it's 120 minutes and £20. If flights to Gatwick are more convenient or significantly cheaper, it may be an option.

No - I'd advise her to fly into whichever one gets her the <b>best airfare</b>.

getting from either LHR or LGW to Oxford is easy as pie. Just takes a bit longer from LGW.

Thank you for all the helpful information. We will base our decision on the fares.
Travelottie

Not to add further to any confusion but the buses from Gatwick do not run as frequently as the ones from LHR.

We're currently living in Oxford. Heathrow is a shorter trip. You neice may be able get a discount if she has a student card. She should also ask about a period return, &pound;19. They're valid for 3 months.
Busses leave Heathrow every 30 minutes.
From central bus station for terminals 1,2,&amp;3 go to bay 14. Travel time to Oxford is about 80 minutes. From Terminal 4, bay 15 about 20 minutes longer. WEBSITE
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