Do You Need To Book Oxford Tube?

Services run up to every 10 minutes from central stops in Oxford and London. Tickets can be purchased on the Mobile Tickets App, from the driver in cash or by contactless (up to £45). There’s no need to pre-book, just turn up and board whenever it suits you.

Do you have to pay for Oxford Tube?

Adult tickets start from just £12 between Oxford and London. We also offer discounted tickets for young people, 26 and under, as well as concessions and children. Plus, all of our tickets are flexible so you’re not tied down to a specific time of travel. You have up to 3 months to make your return journey.

Does Oxford Tube Take Oyster card?

For all travel in the City of Oxford, Trains, Busses and Trams, there is a dedicated SmartZone style Oyster card that you can order free of charge online.

Is the Oxford Tube running normally?

The Oxford Tube runs up to every 12-15 minutes, 24 hours a day.

How long does Oxford Tube take at rush hour?

In rush hour, both services can take up to 2:30. Both services run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From Monday to Saturday they both run approximately every 10-15 minutes during the daytime and every 20 minutes in the early morning and late evening. However, it’s at night when the differences emerge.

Can I pay cash on Oxford Tube?

Contactless payments up to £100 are now accepted on all our services. We accept cash payment on all our Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel services.

Can you use contactless to Oxford?

You must buy a ticket (by cash or contactless card payment) or show a pass when you get on the bus. It is usually cheaper to buy a return than two single (one-way) tickets. Children under the age of five travel free on all Oxford buses within the city and to London, and children aged 5-16 pay a reduced fare.

Is Oyster cheaper than using contactless?

It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.

What zone is Oxford in London?

Oxford to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train

Distance miles ( km)
Departure station Oxford
Arrival station London Underground Zone 1-6

What travel zone is Oxford?

Oxford zero emission zone (ZEZ)

What tube is best for Oxford Street?

What are the nearest stations to Oxford Street?

  • Marble Arch is 219 meters away, 4 min walk.
  • Marble Arch Station / Park Lane (R) is 278 meters away, 4 min walk.
  • Bond Street is 376 meters away, 5 min walk.
  • Portman Street (N) is 383 meters away, 6 min walk.
  • Marble Arch Station (P) is 436 meters away, 6 min walk.

How long is the Oxford Tube journey?

Travel time will vary from 60 minutes to 115 minutes depending on your starting point and your destination.

How much is the tube from London Bridge to Oxford Street?

The best way to get from London Bridge (Station) to Oxford Street without a car is to subway via Oxford Circus station which takes 10 min and costs £3 – £4.

How often does the Oxford Tube run?

every 8 minutes
About Oxford Tube
Oxford Tube is a coach service for travel between Oxford and London. The service runs up to every 8 minutes and operates 24 hours a day.

How do you avoid rush hour?

The best time to leave to avoid traffic on a long drive is early in the morning before 6 am. When traveling by car you should aim to avoid rush hour congestion by aiming to start your road trip first thing in the morning. Aim to be out of the city and on the highway before 7 am to avoid unwanted delays.

What time is busiest on the tube?

You can expect the trains and stations to be overcrowded between 7.30AM and 9AM in the morning and between 5PM and 7PM in the evening.

Can I just use my debit card on the tube?

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare.

Can I use debit card to pay for tube?

You no longer need a paper ticket or Oyster card to travel on the capital’s underground, trams, DLR and overground trains.

How do you pay to get on the tube?

Pay as you go
You don’t have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card.

Can you use oyster from London to Oxford?

Can a Visitor Oyster card or Oyster card be used in other cities like Bath, Edinburgh, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Cambridge? No, it is only eligible for travel on public transport in London.

What happens if I tap in and out at the same station?

You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.