Bus services
There are a number of buses which run to and through Abingdon. Information about the services available in Abingdon and Oxfordshire can be found via the links below.
- Oxford Bus Company: 01865 785 400
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire: 01865 772 250
- Thames Travel: 01865 785 400
Number 41 bus
Abingdon Town Council funds the 41 bus service which runs on weekdays and connects north and south Abingdon and links to the Marcham Road shopping area.
Details of the service can be found here.
Connect to London
Along with the local bus services, there are buses that run direct from Oxford to London at regular intervals, 24 hours a day. For more information see:
- Oxford Tube (Stagecoach)
- National Express
Train
Abingdon does not have a railway station but there are several stations nearby which link-up with regular bus services to Abingdon. Timetables alter over the Christmas period. Deals are available if you are able to plan in advance and travel at non-peak times. Local train stations:
- Radley – 3 miles
- Oxford – 7 miles
- Didcot Parkway – 8 miles
Rail timetables:
Driving
Abingdon civic car parks offer an hour of free parking in civic car parks and there are plenty of town centre car parks. Please remember to read the terms of use on the car park display boards.
Car Parking
On street parking is available on the streets below and you will need to pay to park there:
- West St Helens Street
- East St Helens Street
- Lombard Street
- Bridge Street
- Thames Street
- Withington Court
The Abingdon town centre and Withington Court Residents Parking scheme is now operated by contractors for Oxfordshire County Council. Abingdon Town Council no longer involved in managing the schemes.
To apply for or renew resident & visitor parking permits, visit the Oxfordshire County Council web page. The same link can be used if you change your vehicle. To contact Oxfordshire Parking please email parking@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Electric vehicles
Electric charging of vehicles is expanding and more sites are becoming available all the time at public car parks. Car charging is available at Waitrose and in the Cattle Market Car Park on Abbey Close, OX14 3JD.
Larger vehicles can charge up at Frilford to the west of town. More information can be found at www.zap-map.com
Coaches
There is a drop off point for one coach at Hales Meadow at Abingdon Bridge, which offers visitors a short, level stroll into town. Walk on the pavement by the Nag’s Head, the Broad Face and the Crown and Thistle and you come to the Information Office on Bridge Street.
The heritage area is beautiful but there are some narrow streets. During the Abingdon Michaelmas Fair in October, coaches and HGVs are not able to approach the town centre or any civic car park
Taxis
The Square (OX14 5AR) where the war memorial is situated is the main taxi rank in Abingdon. During town centre events such as the Michaelmas Fair in October, taxis are located at Stratton Way where it joins Wootton Road.
The Vale of White Horse District Council is responsible for the accreditation of taxis and details can be found here.
Abingdon has a number of taxi providers and details can be found by searching online.
Plan your journey
Traveline offers planning, guidance and information on public transport in Great Britain and Europe. The Traveline phone app can advise on walking distances and times between travel options.
Further information
Further information on all forms of transport to Abingdon can be found here.
