GETTING TO OXFORD...
FROM LONDON
If you are British then you can probably figure this out yourself. Get it together.
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If you are not British and just happen to be coming from London, we recommend taking the train from Paddington Station to Oxford. The train takes 1 hour and 10 minutes and you can check the schedule and buy tickets here: TrainLine. Buy in advance to save £££.
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​Once you are at the Oxford Train station, walk 10 minutes to St. Peter's College. Directions here: Google Maps.
FROM AMERICA/ANYWHERE ELSE
We recommend flying in to London Heathrow Airport or London Gatwick​ Airport. Swimming is also an option but if you want to arrive on time you should begin soon.
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From the airport, you should hop on the "the airline" otherwise known as the Oxford Bus. The bus runs every 20-30 minutes. You can buy your ticket onboard with cash (pounds, euros or dollars), tap-to-pay or Apple/Android pay. The cost is £30 for a "return" (round-trip) ticket.
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Once you are at Gloucester Green (the bus's final destination), walk 3 minutes to St. Peter's College. Directions here: Google Maps.
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We recommend not renting a car. British people drive on the wrong side of the road (and Oxford streets are narrow).
UK TRAVEL TIPS
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The UK uses "tap-to-pay"/contactless for all credit card transactions (including getting on the Tube, getting on buses, etc.). If your credit card does not have this symbol: , you will want to set up Apple Pay or Android Pay to get around.
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Here are instructions to set up Apple Pay: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204506.​
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Here are instructions to set up Android Pay: https://www.greenbot.com/article/2914886/how-to-set-up-tap-and-pay-on-your-android-phone.html.
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If you want to pay with cash, we recommend exchanging currency before leaving the US. Exchanging pounds at the airport is very expensive.
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​Many banks in the United States allow customers to purchase pounds. Call your local branch to learn more.
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If you have Bank of America, you can withdraw pounds from Barclays without a fee. There is a Barclays on Corn Market Street right by St. Peter's College.
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If you do not have international calling set up on your phone, don't worry about it. Stay on campus to find people and there is plenty of free wifi around town.
