How to find The Oxford Centre
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The Oxford Centre has an enviable location within Oxford City and is extremely well served by all methods of public and private transport.
Park and Ride
The Centre is very convenient for users of the Park and Ride facility at Water Eaton to the North of the City near Kidlington. This can be readily accessed from the A34 at the Peartree Interchange. Follow signs for Kidlington and at the second roundabout after leaving the A34, follow signs for Water Eaton Park and Ride (4th Exit). You can park in the car park there free of charge, and should walk back to the entrance to the Park and Ride to pick up any of the No. 2 or No. 7 buses which frequently pass on the main road. The bus stop for The Centre is Squitchey Lane, and is immediately opposite our building. Alternatively the actual Park and Ride buses stop and pick up in Summertown, about a five minute walk away from The Centre.
By Train
Oxford Station is approximately three miles from the Oxford Centre. Taxis are always available at a cost of around £8.00.
By Coach
Oxford Coach Station (Gloucester Green) is well served by coaches from all parts of the country and major airports. The Oxford Tube to and from London is a very regular service. On arrival at the coach station make your way back through the main entrance and pick up any No. 2 or 7 bus to the Aviva stop in the Banbury Road, only yards from the centre.
By Bus
The Centre is well served by buses, in addition to the very frequent No 2 & No 7 local buses the X59 from Banbury, X27 from Bicester, X5 from Cambridge, Bedford and Milton Keynes and the X38 from Northampton all pass the Centre. Ask for the Squitchey Lane bus stop, which is opposite the Centre.
By Bicycle
The Centre is well served by cycle routes. A parking rack is available on site.
By Car or Private Coach
The Centre is easy to find, just 900 metres south of the Oxford Ring Road (Watch out for the Speed Camera on the left!) on the right-hand side of Banbury Road just after Squitchey Lane. There is on-site parking for 80 or so cars. The roads surrounding The Centre have spaces for up to two and four hour parking between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Outside of these hours there are no restrictions, but you should check the signage located at frequent points on all the roads.
From London and the East
Leave the M40 at Junction 8 and proceed to the Headington roundabout, turn right following the A40 towards Cheltenham. At the next roundabout turn left (signposted Summertown). The Centre is 900 yards on the right opposite the Burlington Hotel.
From the North
Leave the M40 at Junction 9, turn right into the A34 towards Newbury. Take the 3rd exit signposted Kidlington. Proceed along to the next major roundabout (Sainsbury on the corner) and turn left towards Oxford. Continue along this road until the next roundabout, go straight across, you are now in the Banbury Road. The Centre is 900 yards on the right opposite the Burlington Hotel.
From the South
Leave the A34 at the Peartree interchange and turn right towards Oxford. At the next roundabout turn left towards London A40. Travel half a mile until the next roundabout and turn right into the Banbury Road (signposted Summertown). The Centre is 900 yards on the right opposite the Burlington Hotel.
From the West
Follow the A40 to the Wolvercote Roundabout (BP on left), go straight across this roundabout and a short distance (half a mile) to the next, turn right into the Banbury Road (signposted Summertown). The Centre is 900 yards on the right opposite the Burlington Hotel.