Travel Information
Service Name
Passports
PASSPORT
Passports can sometimes take up to six weeks to receive. We recommend starting your passport process immediately. Make certain to take photos and keep copies of your passport in case it is lost during your trip.
Airports
MAIN AIRPORTS in the UNITED KINGDOM
The closest airport to Oxford, England is London Heathrow (LHR)
Heathrow: Welcome to Heathrow Airport | Heathrow
The next closest airport to Oxford, England is London Gatwick (LGW)
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Arrival
ARRIVING IN ENGLAND
Follow Signs: After landing, follow signs for “Arrivals” and “Immigration.”
Choose the Correct Queue:
eGates: If you have a biometric passport from an eligible country (UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia, and others), use the eGates for quick processing.
Have a printed out copy of your return airline ticket in case of any issues.
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Currency
CURRENCY
The United Kingdom uses the British Pound currency. The rest of Europe uses the Euro.
You may exchange dollars for British Pounds at the airport or at a local bank. You can also order currency on-line.
UBER/HIRED DRIVER
You can always take an Uber from the Airport to Oxford although it will be expensive.
TO Oxford
TRANSPORTATION to OXFORD
from Heathrow Airport
Terminal 1, 2 or 3
CENTRAL BUS STATION – STAND 15
Central Bus Station is a short walk from Terminals 1, 2 & 3. Lifts, escalators and moving walkways are available to help with the journey. Follow signs to Central Bus Station – it’s a bit of a walk
Terminal 4
A free shuttle is available from Terminal 4 to Terminal 1,2, and 3 and the central bus station.
Terminal 5
Our airline coach leaves from stand 10 at the arrivals concourse to take you to Oxford.
You can buy tickets on the coach
Ride the coach all the way to the end – Gloucester Green
The ride will take about an hour and a half with about seven or so stops along the way. The coach ends at Gloucester Green so don’t worry about missing your stop if you fall asleep
They do have Wifi on the coach. They also have chargers but make certain you have your British Adapter.
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Electronics
ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES
Electrical voltage in England is 220 volts (ours is 110 volts). Your hairdryers, razors, etc., will not work there without adapters. Many appliances sold in the USA have voltage transformers built into them (look for a 220 volt switch on the back or side of the appliance). Even if you have a switch, you will still need to purchase a three-pronged adapter for the British outlets (this can be obtained in England or in the US).
American to British Words
Sweater ➡️ Jumper
Truck ➡️ Lorry
Hood (car) ➡️ Bonnet
Trunk (car) ➡️ Boot
Highway ➡️ Motorway
Gasoline ➡️ Petrol
Cab ➡️ Taxi
Sneakers ➡️ Trainers
Vacation ➡️ Holiday
Bathroom/Restroom ➡️ Loo or Toilet
Line ➡️ Queue
Mail ➡️ Post
Schedule ➡️ Timetable
Sidewalk ➡️ Pavement
Apartment ➡️ Flat
Soccer ➡️ Football
Freak out ➡️ Throw a wobbly