Is anyone able to provide a recommendation for a reliable car service from LHR to Oxford on April 18 (Good Friday)? Our family of 4 is flying in from Canada and are spending 3 nights in Oxford before touring the Cotswolds. By the time we paid 4 train fares the price of a car and driver is not much more and worth the convenience when jet lagged. We are renting a car in Oxford when we leave there on Monday. TIA!
Posted by
Duluth 🛶
8693 posts
Sorry, I have no information on a car service, but did want to mention that it's actually quicker and easier to take the Airline bus, which travels directly from Heathrow to Oxford in about 90 minutes; unlike trains, which will route you through London first. Tickets are only £25 one way, and get you there with a minimum of fuss and stops, complete with luggage. I used it last year and it was very convenient and comfortable.
Posted by
Twin Cities, Minnesota
2094 posts
Another vote for the bus from the airport to Oxford. The bus was very nice and clean. The driver helpful. It was easy peasey and I'll use it again next time I visit.
Posted by
USA
295 posts
Really nice owner: https://www.discoverreallondon.com/aboutus
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5931 posts
You might check Blackberry cars; they are often suggested on this board for airport transfers.
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
559 posts
Also consider the Oxford bus company which runs between Heathrow and makes several stops in Oxford. The bus terminal in Heathrow is very convenient and the bus service is comfortable and safe. Check the website: www.oxford.co.uk.
Posted by
3527 posts
Good thinking!
In 2023, we used Blacklane for a couple of trips in England - excellent experience both times.
Posted by
Los Angeles
4976 posts
Ask your Oxford hotel, they will know
Posted by
OP
Moose Jaw, SK
29 posts
Thanks everyone! Might price out the car service on our way to Oxford and use the bus to return a week later. Much appreciated!
Posted by
151 posts
Sarah, just FYI but its 25 GBP for a one way ticket but only 35 for a round trip ticket, so you'll save a lot with the round trip if that works for you!
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7287 posts
I agree, take the direct bus. If you looked for trains you probably got some pricey options via London, but the direct bus is comfortable, frequent and pretty much as fast as it can be. It is also cheap, a return ticket for four persons costs £70-80.