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• Hampstead Heath
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• Battersea Park
• Brockwell Park
• Clapham Common
• Crystal Palace Park
• Dulwich Park
• London Fields
• Victoria Park
• Bushy Park
• Holland Park
• Richmond Park
• Green Park
• Hyde Park
• Kensington Gardens
• St James’s Park

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Coach

There is a coach service which goes between Oxford and London. It runs every 10-15 minutes most of the day, every 20-30 minutes late evenings and hourly right through the night. Travel time is 70-110 minutes depending on traffic.

• Stagecoach: Oxford Tube

You can buy tickets online or with cash or card from the driver. You do not need to book. 

Train

There are 2 train stations in Oxford. Some trains to London are direct, others will require you to change.

From Oxford station:

• Trains to London Paddington (journey approx. 1 hour)
• Trains to London Marylebone (journey approx. 1 hour 20 minutes)

From Oxford Parkway station:

• Trains to London Marylebone, (journey approx. 1 hour 20 minutes)
• Trains to London Paddington (journey approx. 1 hour 10 minutes)

You can buy tickets at the station or you can buy your tickets online. The fares are cheaper if you book in advance. You can buy a Railcard to get 1/3 off fares.

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