My daughter really wants to see both Bath (Jane Austen) and Oxford (Harry Potter.) She doesn't want to spend much time at either (though after studying the posts here, I realize there is much to see.) We are staying in London, by the Victoria Station. Is it better to rent a car and drive---or what other transportation should we use? Thanks so much!
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
805 posts
Train by a country mile. You really don't want to drive if you don't have to and you don't to visit sights in those towns.
Posted by
OP
Auburn, WA, USA
6 posts
David--Thanks for the advice! Which train/rail system would you recommend?
Thanks!
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
805 posts
You don't really got a choice on which line to take, the important thing is which station the train goes from. I think Bath goes from Paddington and Oxford from Victoria. Both are about 90 minutes each way.
For more info, see this site: http://nationalrail.co.uk/
Posted by
Nottingham, UK
658 posts
Trains to both Oxford and Bath leave from Paddington.
There is, however, a very good coach service from Victoria Coach Station to Oxford. It's called The Oxford Tube and it's cheap, regular, comfortable and reliable.