Oxfordshire

Thames Path Section 15: Oxford to Newbridge

Leaving Oxford for the quieter upper Thames via Godstow and Eynsham.

Distance21.6 km
Ascent80 m
Walking Time4 hr 40 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

Stations
London Paddington or Marylebone to Oxford
Duration
About 55-75 min
Frequency
Frequent

Trains Back

Stations
Oxford (via X15 bus from newbridge) to London Paddington or Marylebone
Duration
About 55-75 min (plus 60 mins bus time)
Frequency
Frequent

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 21.6 km and 80 m ascent.

5 hr 40 min
Walking
4 hr 40 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
5 hr 40 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
7 hr 45 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:07
Sunset
20:57

Elevation Profile

Low
55 m
High
68 m
0 km21.6 km

Route Overview

The Thames becomes quieter after Oxford, passing Port Meadow, Godstow and Eynsham before Newbridge. This is a good point to start checking buses or booking a taxi back to Oxford.

Alternatively, stay at Rose Revived in Newbridge, camp at Newbridge Farm or keep walking onto The Trout at Tadpole Bridge.

Bus / Taxi Warning

This section cannot be completed by train alone. Oxford is the railhead, but Newbridge has no station, so plan a bus connection or pre-booked taxi before setting out.

Train, Bus and Taxi Notes

Oxford is the practical railhead at both ends. For the Newbridge end, use a taxi back to Oxford or Hanborough, or use local bus links such as X15 toward Abingdon and onward Oxford services where timings work.

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