Driving

Within 30 miles of London's orbital M25, Oxford and its surrounding area is easy to drive to from all areas of the UK. Two motorways and good "A" roads make driving into and around Oxfordshire quick and easy.

The M4 from Bristol, travels along Oxforshire's southern borders, joining the M25 near Slough The M40 from Birmingham, passes Oxford, joining the M25 just past High Wycombe The A34 travels south from Oxford to Newbury and onto Southampton on the south coast The A40 heads west from Oxford to Cheltenham and Gloucester

Approximate car journey times and mileage:

London to Oxford

A40, M40, A420 55 miles approx 1 hour hrs 15 mins drive

Birmingham to Oxford

34, M42, M40 70 miles approx 1 hour 30 mins drive

Manchester to Oxford

M56, M6, M5, M42, M40 165 miles approx 3 hours drive