tutorse22 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hello, going to Oxford tomorrow and looking at how to get there. People on twitter/instagram seem to rate Oxford Tube - what do you folks think? Good?It's slower than the train but apparently air conditioned and with power points and wifi? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
lardshiplone Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 It's very decent, although journey time can depend on whether you are travelling during rush hour or not. One advantage is that it will drop you in the centre of Oxford rather than at the station. My family live in Oxford and I tend to use the Oxford Tube more frequently than the train, it's much cheaper. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1153728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutorse22 Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Ah good to hear, thank you? will pM you another question if you don't mind... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1153731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 My dad lives in Oxford and always uses it when he comes to visit - according to him way more comfortable than the train, very significantly cheaper and they run every ten minutes at peak, no contest. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1153742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutorse22 Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 thank you! very helpful. Oxford Tube it is! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1153743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Just to note, the stop it starts from at the Victoria end is a bit counter intuitive as it is on the "wrong" side of the road.The second stop is nearer Victoria station but you get less choice of seats :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1153833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 The train from Marylebone is great: it takes about 50 minutes or so and runs regularly. Bakerloo line will get you there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1153865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Nigello Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The train from Marylebone is great: it takes about> 50 minutes or so and runs regularly. Bakerloo line> will get you there.Paddington isn't it?Some of the trains to Oxford are remarkably noisy, and the station at Oxford isn't very conveniently situated unless you are being met or getting a taxi ..... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1153950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 They are noisy because they are evil diesel multiple units - chug chugHurry up and electrify the line Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1154002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyfran Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 There are trains to Oxford Parkway (north of Oxford) and Oxford city from Marylebone and from Paddington to Oxford city. I love the Marylebone train and would not go back to using the coach, but it depends where you want to end up. For me, visiting my parents who live a few miles north of Oxford, average journey time door to door with the coach is 3.5 hours and with the train, 2.5 hours, partly because I can get out of the train on the right side of Oxford. The train is much more dependable - I have had some horrendous coach journeys getting stuck in traffic. But I'd probably use the coach if I was going to Headington or that side of town. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1154121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdhu Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 It also has free wi-fi on board. Great service Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1154236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I find the coach very convenient for the part of Oxford I go to (it makes several stops before the city centre).It's very frequent, and extremely good value, particularly if you are returning the following dayAnd Victoria is easy to get to from ED.ETA: However it is quicker to drive, though less relaxing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1154260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Nothing against the tube but just to add it's not always cheapest: just booked a return on the train for ?13.40, both parts on faster trains from P'ton. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1154604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Robert Poste's Child Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Nothing against the tube but just to add it's not> always cheapest: just booked a return on the train> for ?13.40, both parts on faster trains from> P'ton.That's a good price. Did you need to get specific trains?I get a discount on the Tube due to my extreme age :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1155542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The cheapos are 'Advance' tickets - a limited number available, at varying prices, on just a few trains each day, and you do have to use that train. The Oxford ones can get as low as ?5.40 for a single. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1155551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thanks ianr!I will stick with the Tube as the station in Oxford isn't very convenient for where I need to get to.I usually drive, though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/158950-oxford-tube-the-coach-from-victoria-good/#findComment-1155553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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