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OBIC 2026

Travel Information

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Venue address

Oxford Examination Schools
75-81 The High Street
Oxford, OX14BG

Transportation

From Heathrow Airport

• The Airline Coach provides frequent direct services from Heathrow Airport to Oxford.
• Journey time: approximately 90 minutes.
• The nearest stop to Examination Schools is Queen’s Lane on the High Street.
• More information: https://www.theairline.co.uk/

By Train (Recommended)

Trains run frequently from London Paddington and London Marylebone to Oxford.
• Journey time: approximately 50–60 minutes.
• From Oxford Railway Station, Examination Schools is around a 20-minute walk or 10 minutes by taxi.
• Bicycles can be hired at the train station or at several locations around the city.

By Coach

Coaches are a convenient and cost-effective alternative.
• The Oxford Tube and X90 operate frequent services from central London
• Journey time: approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on traffic
• Coaches arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station

By Car

• There is no car parking on site
• Parking in central Oxford is very limited; we recommend using Oxford’s Park & Ride system
• Public car parks are available across the city; the nearest is St Clements Car Park

Entry to the United Kingdom – Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

From 2 April 2025, most travellers to the United Kingdom are required to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before entering the country. This also applies to citizens of EU countries, who previously could travel visa-free.

An ETA is not a visa, but an electronic travel authorisation that must be approved before departure. It allows short stays in the UK (up to 6 months), including for tourism, business travel and conference attendance. 

Key information:

  • The ETA must be applied for online prior to travel
  • The fee is approximately £16
  • It is normally valid for 2 years or until your passport expires
  • Without a valid ETA, travellers may be denied boarding

You do not need an ETA if you:

  • hold a British or Irish passport
  • have a valid UK visa or residence permit

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the official UK government channels:


You will need your passport, a digital photo, and to answer a few security questions.

Read more and apply here: https://www.gov.uk/eta

Please beware of unofficial websites that may charge higher fees.

NB: We recommend applying well in advance of your travel to ensure a smooth journey.