The Historic Charm of Hythe Bridge

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Hythe Bridge from anywhere in The Cotswolds, set your GPS to 1-2 Hythe Bridge St, Oxford OX1 2EW. From popular locations like Bourton-on-the-Water, take the A429 towards Cirencester, then merge onto the A40 towards Oxford. Continue on the A40 until you reach the A34, and then take the exit for Oxford city center. Follow signs for 'City Centre' and 'Oxford' until you reach Hythe Bridge. There is limited street parking available nearby, and you may need to pay for parking, which generally costs around £2-£3 per hour.

• Train

  For those traveling by public transport, take a train from any Cotswold town with a railway station (such as Moreton-in-Marsh or Cheltenham) to Oxford. Tickets can be purchased at the station or online, with prices varying but usually around £10-£20 for a single journey. Once you arrive at Oxford Train Station, exit the station and head towards the bus stop for local buses. Take the bus number 5 or 10 towards the city center, which will drop you off near the Hythe Bridge area. The bus fare will be approximately £2-£3.

• Bus

  You can also take a direct bus service from various towns in The Cotswolds to Oxford. Look for services operated by companies like Stagecoach or Oxford Bus Company. For example, from Cirencester, you can take the 800 bus service directly to Oxford. The fare is around £5-£10, depending on your starting location. The bus will take you to the Oxford city center, from where you can walk to Hythe Bridge, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from the bus drop-off point.