UK: Oxfordshire & Bucks
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 19-Jul-12Brize Norton/RAF Brize (BZZ):
Location: 8 km/5 Miles WSW of Witney, 23 km/15 Miles W of Oxford, 25 km/16 Miles NE of Swindon & 105 km/66 Miles WNW of Central London.
By Road: To xford 29 km/18 Miles/~30 mins. To London 118 km/74 Miles/~90 mins.
By Taxi: Carterton Taxis +44 (0)1993 841771, Charlie's Private Hire 01993 845253 and S & N Taxis 01993 840025.
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| Stagecoach buses run regularly from Carterton Crossroads, less than ½ km to the north of the terminal. Buses run to Oxford and other nearby towns. | |
| Stagecoach Bus 19 to Witney: | Route: Broadshires Health Centre - Carterton (Crossroads) - Alvescot - Black Bourton - Clanfield - Bampton - Aston - Ducklington - Witney (Market Place). Connect in Witney for buses to Oxford etc. Timings: Buses leave Carterton Crossroads Mon-Sat only at 0645, 0745, 0850,, then every 60 mins until 1250, 1356, then every hour until 1656 & 1805. Buses leave Witney Mon-Sat only every ~60 mins 0700-1741. Travel Time: To Witney 40 mins. Contact: Tel 01865 772250. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| General: | There is a range of car rental companies with offices in the terminal at RAF Brize Norton. It is best to pre-book vehicles to ensure availability. |
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | National 01993 846118, AVIS 0870 1539102 (Oxford Office), EUROPCAR 0870 6075000, Hertz 0870 5996699 & Brize Self Drive 01993 867366. AVIS, EUROPCAR & Hertz only have vehicles for pre-arranged bookings, whilst National & Brize Self Drive have vehicles available for ad-hoc rentals. |
Car Parking: Both short term and long term parking is available. Long term car parks are reached by a shuttle bus.
Notes: ATM/Cash machine in the terminal. Fee payable. This is a Royal Air Force base, which operates passenger flights for military and civilian passangers.
Airport Website: www.raf.mod.uk/rafbrizenorton.
Airport Tel No: Flight Information: +44 (0)1993 896050.
Updated Jun07. Visited Airport
Oxford - Kidlington (OXF):
Location: 10 km/6 Miles N of Oxford, 1 km/1 mile N of Kidlington Village, 3 km/2 miles SE of Woodstock Village.
By Taxi: To Oxford city centre £15-20/20-30 mins, London Heathrow Airport £60-75/60-90 mins, London Gatwick Airport £80-95 & Birmingham £60-80. 001 Taxis +44 (0)1865 240 000, Joe’s Cars 01865 373 320 & K Cars 01865 377 313.
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| Local Buses 2C & 2D: | Runs from the airport to Oxford city center Mon-Fri Only. Route: Oxford Airport - Kidlington Village (Lyne Mead, Grovelands & Exeter Hall) - Summertown shops - Oxford Magdalen St (stop C1). Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri only, every 15-20 mins 0541-1923. At weekends, a 10 minute walk to Kidlington village will find bus services 2, 2A & 2B in operation. Cost: To Oxford £1.60/35-40 mins. |
| Stagecoach Bus 59 to Oxford & Banbury: | Route: Oxford (Magdalen St) - Summertown (South Parade) - Kidlington (Black Horse) - Oxford Airport - Shipton on Cherwell - Tackley - Steeple Aston - Middle Barton - Duns Tew - Deddeington (Market Place) - Adderbury (Post Office) - Twyford - Horton Hospital - Banbury Bus Station. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading towards Oxford Mon-Fri at 1038, 1138, 1238, 1438 & 1538. Saturdays at 0828, 1038, 1138, 1238, 1438, 1538 & 1737. No Sunday Service. Buses leave the airport heading towards Banbury Mon-Fri at 1037, 1137, 1237 & 1437. Saturdays at 0837, 1037, 1137, 1237, 1437, 1537, 1642 & 1747. No Sunday Service. Travel Times: To Oxford 22 mins, Summertown 12 mins, Adderbury 38 mins & Banbury 1 hour. Cost: £3-5 depending on distance. Contact: Tel 01865 772250. |
| Stagecoach Buses 20 to Oxford & Chipping Norton: | This bus does not call at the airport itself, but close by on the Woodstock Rd. Exit the airport main entrance and turn right. Walk 500m to the Main road, where buses pass. Route: Oxford Train Station - Oxford Gloucester Green Bus station - Woodstock Rd (South Parade) - Yarnton Village - Begbroke - Woodstock (Marlborough Arms) - Kiddington - Enstone - Chipping Norton (West St & Cornish Rd). Timings: Buses pass by the airport Mon-Sat every 30-60 mins 0653-0000. Sundays every ~60 mins 0930-1900. Contact: Tel 01865 772250. |
| Stagecoach Bus 20A to Oxford & Charlbury: | This bus does not call at the airport itself, but close by on the Woodstock Rd. Exit the airport main entrance and turn right. Walk 500m to the Main road, where buses pass. Route: Oxford Train Station - Oxford Gloucester Green Bus station - Woodstock Rd (South Parade) - Yarnton Village - Begbroke - Woodstock (Marlborough Arms) - Combe - Stonesfield - Fawler - Charlbury (The Bell). Timings: Buses pass by the airport Mon-Sat every 30-60 mins 0653-0000. Sundays every ~60 mins 0930-1900. Contact: Tel 01865 772250. |
Rental Cars: There are 4 rental car companies in the industrial park next to the airport: Ford Rental (Hartwell) 0870 909 5275, Hertz +44 (0)1865 856 555, Thames Valley Rentals (TVR) +44 (0)1865 842 852 & Vauxhall (Hartwell) +44 (0)1865 856 560.
Notes: An ATM/Cash machine is in the main entrance lobby of Oxford Aviation Training and Operations. This airport is used for business & general aviation and has no airline flights at the moment.
Airport Website: www.oxfordairport.co.uk.
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1865 844260.
Updated Jun07. Visited Airport
