Travel

Travel Note

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

UPDATE: Starting Jan. 8, Americans traveling to the UK will need to apply for a £10 visa-waiver prior to boarding their UK-bound flight. Passengers will need to download an app, answer questions on the purpose of their visit, scan their passport, and provide a photograph. The ETA will be valid for two years.

Flight

London Heathrow

While there are a number of airports around London, Heathrow is the most common for international flights. There is a direct train line, the Heathrow Express, which connects the airport to London Paddington train station.

Train

Getting to & from Oxford by train

Oxford has a train station a short walk from the city center. There are regular direct train routes between London stations and Oxford. The journey takes about an hour, and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the station.

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Getting to & from Oxford by bus

If traveling via London Heathrow, the Airline bus runs to/from Terminal 5 and the central bus stop serving Terminals 2 & 3 directly to Oxford. Tickets can be reserved online in advance or bought on the coach using contactless payment.

Hotel

The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels

We have worked to secure a discount code at The Randolph Hotel. The Randolph is conveniently located in the heart of Oxford, across the street from the Ashmolean Museum and a short walk from the ceremony venue at the Bodleian Libraries. Other Oxford city hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre, The Parsonage Inn, and the Old Bank Hotel on the High Street. You can additionally find smaller bed and breakfasts as well as AirBnBs in the city, but we recommend booking in advance as Oxford is a popular destination, particularly close to summer.

Discount Code - DIRECT

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Staying in College Accommodation

If you are looking for a more collegiate experience during your stay, we recommend the guest rooms available in the Oxford colleges. They include en-suite single, double, and some family rooms offered at a reasonable price. They often include breakfast, as well. You can compare available accommodation across the 30+ Oxford colleges using the University Rooms site linked below. Given our connections to St. Edmund Hall and St. Antony's College, we encourage you to contact the residence managers directly: St. Antony's College: https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/visitors-and-conferences/book-a-guest-room/ St. Edmund Hall: https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/discover/conferences/accommodation

Shuttle

Transportation while in Oxford

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Transportation from the ceremony venue (Convocation House, Bodleian Libraries) to the reception at The Perch will be provided. Guests are responsible for their transportation to the ceremony and after the reception. Please note that there are no ridesharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) in Oxford, so using a taxi service is recommended. Oxford cab companies include: Royal Cars -- Book online or via the app. 001 Taxis -- 01235 282828 Go Green Taxis -- 01865 922 222

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Some Helpful Apps

We recommend the following apps for getting around in England: Trainline: The best for buying train tickets and checking schedules. Citymapper: Great for navigating the London Underground and bus systems.