Getting Here
Oxford Playhouse is situated in the heart of Oxford, at 11-12 Beaumont Street, OX1 2LW. The Burton Taylor Studio is just around the corner on Gloucester Street, OX1 2BN.
Please allow plenty of time for your journey, latecomers are usually permitted into the auditorium during an interval, or if there is a suitable break in the performance. The easiest and greenest way to travel to us is by public transport, walking or cycling/scooter.
Park & Ride
Oxford Park & Ride services operate from five sites; Oxford Parkway (North), Pear Tree (North), Redbridge (South), Seacourt (West) and Thornhill (East) all of which run to and from Oxford City Centre. Last buses leave at around 11pm. The Park & Rides are clearly signposted as you enter the city by car.
A £3 combined ticket covering bus travel and parking is available. For further information please visit the Park & Ride website.
Bus and Coach Station
Oxford Playhouse is close to a variety of bus stops for local and regional bus services. It is also only a two-minute walk from the city's main Bus and Coach Station, which is situated in Gloucester Green.
The Bus Station hosts two companies with direct services to and from London Victoria as well as services to Heathrow, Gatwick and cities throughout the UK.
Further Information:
Oxford Bus Company & Thames Travel
Stagecoach Oxford
Oxford Tube
National Express
By Train
Oxford Playhouse is a 10 minute walk from Oxford Station.
Oxford Station is on a direct line from London Paddington (1hr) and Birmingham New Street (1hr 20min) – connecting to stations nationwide.
Oxford Parkway Station connects to Bicester Village (10 mins) or London Marylebone (1hr 15mins), with regular Park & Ride buses running to Oxford City Centre.
Further Information:
By Bicycle
If you're cycling to the Oxford Playhouse, please note that bicycle racks are conveniently located just around the corner from the theatre on Gloucester Street.
By Car
For audiences driving to Oxford Playhouse, we recommend the following sites for parking:
For audiences driving to Oxford Playhouse, we recommend the following sites for parking:
Gloucester Green Car Park (OX1 2BN)
St Giles’ On Street Parking (OX1 3LZ)
Westgate Shopping Centre Car Park (OX1 1TS)
Oxford Park & Ride (Various)
Oxford City Traffic Filter Trial
Please be aware that from Monday 28 September 2026, a Traffic Filter trial for the city will come into effect. This replaces the previous Congestion Charge.
Only residents from the city and county who have a valid permit will be able to drive through the filter points during their operating hours. If you do not have a permit, you can still travel into the city centre, but you may need to use a different route to normal.
You can view a map of the traffic filters below. Most filters operate 7am – 7pm daily, so please check your route ahead of your journey to the Oxford Playhouse.
