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Travelling in Oxford

The University is committed to supporting sustainable travel for its students and staff For local travel, we encourage the use of public transport options like the BROOKESbus network. Cycling is also very popular and a common way to get around the city.

Maps and directions

Travelling from London or a UK airport

See our travel pages

 Alert
A portion of Botley Road will be closed until autumn 2024, impacting the 400/U1 bus route. For the latest updates, please check regularly with the Oxford Bus Company.

View the latest update from Oxford Bus Company

The BROOKESbus

Apply online for your BROOKESkey account to access inclusive and/or discounted travel on Oxford Bus Company services, including their city, park and ride, and BROOKESbus services and airline coaches.

Did you know? All new students receive free BROOKESbus travel for the first few weeks of semester! You will receive welcome emails from Oxford Brookes University in mid-September. One of these emails will contain a QR code and its expiry date. Simply scan the QR code under the ticket scanner on the bus and your travel will be free.

Read more and apply for your BROOKESkey

Brookes bus in Oxford

Oxford Bus Company helpdesk

The Oxford Bus Company are running a helpdesk as part of the Fair in the Forum. If you need help with your BROOKESkey application, or need any general advice on bus travel in Oxford, come to the helpdesk to speak to representatives from the Oxford Bus Company. 

  • Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September
  • 1:00pm - 5:00pm
  • The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Find out more about the Fair in the Forum

Cycling

The Bike Doctor offers an on-campus, while-you-wait, maintenance and repair service. Labour is free - you only need to pay for parts. There are also great offers on second hand bicycles.

Find out when the Bike Doctor is on your campus

Parking

Students should not bring a car to Oxford as there are no car parking spaces available on Campus or at halls, unless specific arrangements have been made (for example, PGCE students at Harcourt Hill Campus). Please note that in many halls of residence, it will be a condition of the tenancy that you must not bring a car with you.

If you will be living in halls of residence, and you plan to arrive by car, please follow the instructions you will be sent by our Accommodation Bureau. We will have arrival slots for different halls and you will be sent your arrival slot nearer the time. There will be parking available for a limited period while students move in.

During semester time, there is no parking on the Headington Campus unless specific arrangements have been agreed prior to arriving.

Find out more about moving into accommodation

Find out more


Apply for the BROOKESkey


From the airport to Oxford


Find a car park


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