About Oxford Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. Two companies operate train services through Oxford, Thames Trains and Great Western Trains . London Services arrive at London Paddington, which is 15 minutes from Central London using London Transport . Wherever you plan to travel by rail in the UK, plan your journey using Railtrack's Rail Journey Planner .
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National destinations are served by National Express . For the adventurous, here is a map showing the main routes into Oxford. The main city centre car parking areas are at Gloucester Green, St. Clements, Oxpens Road, the Westgate shopping centre and Worcester Street. If you are feeling energetic, then you may decide to follow the example of most Oxford students and make cycling your preferred mode of transport. Oxford's streets are very busy, but there are plenty of cycle lanes and places to park.