The conference will take place in Christ Church, one of Oxford's historic colleges. The main entrance is Tom Gate, which is located on St Aldate's Street. The postcode is OX1 1DP.
Getting to Oxford
Getting to Oxford is easy by train, car, or coach. The University provides helpful information about transport. Other information about travelling to Oxford can be found on the Oxford City Guide website.
By Train
A direct service operates between both London Paddington and Marylebone stations and Oxford Station (approximately every 30 minutes with a journey time of approximately 1 hour).
Oxford station has direct rail services from many locations, including Birmingham, Manchester, Hereford, Worcester, Newcastle, and York.
For details and to plan your journey, see National Rail Enquiries website.
Oxford Railway Station is a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of Oxford. Please use Google Maps or our interactive map to find your way from the station to Christ Church, or whichever part of the University you are visiting.
Taxis are available at the main station entrance. There are also a number of local bus services.
By Car
Please note that parking is extremely difficult anywhere in the city centre and there is no parking available at the College. Many roads in the centre of Oxford are barred to traffic. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses.
There is further information about car parking in Oxford on the City Council website.
By Coach
National Express: Website: www.nationalexpress.com
Location: Buses leave from London Marylebone every 20 minutes (approx.) to Oxford Bus Station
Journey time: 1hr 40 mins (approx.)
The Oxford Tube: Website: www.oxfordtube.com
Location: Buses leave London at Victoria (Buckingham Palace Road), Marble Arch, Notting Hill Gate and Shepherd’s Bush arriving at St Aldates and Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Journey time: 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
Coaches from London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports to Oxford
The Airline: Website: www.airline.oxfordbus.co.uk
Journey time from Heathrow: 1hr 30 mins (approx.)
Journey time from Gatwick: 2 hours [South Terminal] 2 hours 30 mins [North Terminal]
By Bus
There are a number of local buses connecting various parts of Oxford and the city centre, check the Oxford Bus Company's journey planner to find a route that serves your travel needs.
Accessibility
Not all parts of Christ Church are presently accessible to wheelchair users, but we have introduced a number of measures to support visitors with disabilities.
Wheelchair users are invited to enter by the main gate (Tom Gate) beneath Tom Tower. There is an induction loop at the Porters' Lodge enquiry desk. The Lodge is accessible to wheelchair users. The entry charge is waived for a wheelchair user and one companion. There is ramped access to the north and south sides of Tom Quad and into the Cathedral by the West Door. A platform lift provides wheelchair users access to the Ante Hall (from where there is level entry to the Hall) from Tom Quad. The lift is located beneath the Hall stairs. Please ask for assistance from the Custodian on duty should you wish to use the lift.
An accessible w.c. is available in Tom Quad (beneath the Hall) and is shown on the map. Please ask a Custodian for directions and/or assistance.
Accommodation
Conference accommodation is available, please reserve by filling the registration form .
By Train
A direct service operates between both London Paddington and Marylebone stations and Oxford Station (approximately every 30 minutes with a journey time of approximately 1 hour).
Oxford station has direct rail services from many locations, including Birmingham, Manchester, Hereford, Worcester, Newcastle, and York.
For details and to plan your journey, see National Rail Enquiries website.
Oxford Railway Station is a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of Oxford. Please use Google Maps or our interactive map to find your way from the station to Christ Church, or whichever part of the University you are visiting.
Taxis are available at the main station entrance. There are also a number of local bus services.
By Car
Please note that parking is extremely difficult anywhere in the city centre and there is no parking available at the College. Many roads in the centre of Oxford are barred to traffic. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses.
There is further information about car parking in Oxford on the City Council website.
By Coach
National Express: Website: www.nationalexpress.com
Location: Buses leave from London Marylebone every 20 minutes (approx.) to Oxford Bus Station
Journey time: 1hr 40 mins (approx.)
The Oxford Tube: Website: www.oxfordtube.com
Location: Buses leave London at Victoria (Buckingham Palace Road), Marble Arch, Notting Hill Gate and Shepherd’s Bush arriving at St Aldates and Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Journey time: 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
Coaches from London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports to Oxford
The Airline: Website: www.airline.oxfordbus.co.uk
Journey time from Heathrow: 1hr 30 mins (approx.)
Journey time from Gatwick: 2 hours [South Terminal] 2 hours 30 mins [North Terminal]
By Bus
There are a number of local buses connecting various parts of Oxford and the city centre, check the Oxford Bus Company's journey planner to find a route that serves your travel needs.
Accessibility
Not all parts of Christ Church are presently accessible to wheelchair users, but we have introduced a number of measures to support visitors with disabilities.
Wheelchair users are invited to enter by the main gate (Tom Gate) beneath Tom Tower. There is an induction loop at the Porters' Lodge enquiry desk. The Lodge is accessible to wheelchair users. The entry charge is waived for a wheelchair user and one companion. There is ramped access to the north and south sides of Tom Quad and into the Cathedral by the West Door. A platform lift provides wheelchair users access to the Ante Hall (from where there is level entry to the Hall) from Tom Quad. The lift is located beneath the Hall stairs. Please ask for assistance from the Custodian on duty should you wish to use the lift.
An accessible w.c. is available in Tom Quad (beneath the Hall) and is shown on the map. Please ask a Custodian for directions and/or assistance.
Accommodation
Conference accommodation is available, please reserve by filling the registration form .