Southern Oxfordshire are the combined districts of South Oxfordshire in the East and Vale of White Horse in the West. Centrally located between London and Bristol, making it a key route when heading to or from Oxford, Swindon or Bath. The districts are home to some charming market towns including Abingdon, Didcot, Henley and Wallingford, Faringdon, Thame and Wantage to name just a few.
This road and rail connectivity makes Southern Oxfordshire an ideal destination for a more rural retreats and days out with London, Reading, Swindon, and Bath all within a comfortable 1.5-hour travel radius.
> Getting to and around by car
> Getting to and around by train
> Getting around by bus
If you enjoy travelling by train, then the Great Western Railway Network connects Southern Oxfordshire directly with London, Oxford, Swindon, Bristol and beyond.
Notable stations in the region, included Henley-on-Thames and Didcot Parkway, provide easy access points with smaller rural stations like Radley, Culham, Appleford, Cholsey, and Goring also fantastic access points for the Ridgeway and Thames Path.
London Paddington is the main departure in London point for Great Western Railway services to Didcot Parkway and Henley-on-Thames.
London Paddington to Didcot Parkway: The fastest direct trains take as little as 40 minutes.
London to Henley-on-Thames: Reachable with one change at Twyford in approximately 1 hour.
London to Swindon: Accessible in less than 1 hour, providing a gateway to attractions and market towns to the West of Southern Oxfordshire.
London Marylebone is an alternative station, connecting with Chiltern Railways services.
The area around Didcot is also known for one of the largest scientific clusters around the UK, with many well-known science and technology campuses, such as the Culham Science Centre, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus and the Orchard Centre.
Taxi’s are readily available around Southern Oxfordshire.
Hackney carriages are available at taxi ranks at these locations.
Please ensure you check that the vehicle is a licensed hackney carriage or any other reputable service provider– any other vehicle you hail may be dangerous and uninsured for public hire.
For more information about taxis please see our taxi licensing pages
The main bus company operating in Southern Oxfordshire is Oxford Bus Company
For Maps, Zones and Timetables visit www.oxfordbus.co.uk .
The Oxford Bus app allows users to plan their journeys and purchase affordable bus tickets for the Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel network. Designed to simplify bus travel, it calculates the best route to reach one’s destination, identifies the nearest bus stop, and displays the departure times of upcoming buses. Additionally, users can buy and store their bus tickets within the app for immediate
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE
This website has been built as a joint venture by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, as part of a project funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, invest in communities and place, support local businesses and people, and develop skills.
For more information, read the UK Shared Prosperity Fund prospectus.