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Finding Blenheim Palace
Woodstock Public Service Map
We would like to encourage the use of public transport to Blenheim Palace. For the Woodstock sustainable transport map Download here
By Rail
Trains run regularly from London Paddington to Oxford and London Marylebone to Bicester and Birmingham or vice versa. Call 08457 48 49 50 for up to date information. Or visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or www.chilternrailways.co.uk.
By Coach
Coaches run extremely regularly from Victoria Coach station (London) to Gloucester Green (Oxford). Visit for times and prices www.oxfordtube.com.
A direct, no-stop coach service from Oxford to Blenheim Palace is available on Saturdays - Percys Travel, for times and prices call 07587 704 323 / visit www.percystravel.co.uk
By Bus
The number S3 to Woodstock runs from Oxford Train station and Gloucester Green to the gates of Blenheim Palace on Hensington Road in Woodstock. Please ask the bus driver to identify the appropriate stop. The bus runs every 30 minutes. For the timetable and more information on the route visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com/S3.aspx Special Offer! If you buy your tickets to the Palace on the bus you can receive a special discount! Ask the driver for more details, or check the S3 leaflets onboard.
Cycling
Woodstock is connected to Oxford via the National Cycle Network #5 route. Click here to view the Sustrans Website where you can view the cycle route maps in detail. Please note there are bike racks provided to cycle to visit the Palace however general cycling within the Park is not permitted.
By Road
Blenheim Palace is close to the historic town of Woodstock. We are only 8 miles North West of Oxford on the A44 Evesham Road. The Palace is easily accessible from both London and Birmingham and is signposted from Junction 9 of the M40.
If you are using Sat Nav you can use these coordinates:
For the main Hensington Gate entrance: N51 degrees 50.761 minutes and W1 degree 21.085 minutes
For the Woodstock Town Gate is N 51 50.853 and W 1 21.527 minutes
Taxi
Why not book a taxi in advance to Blenheim Palace and back? Visit minicabit.com for a cheaper, easier deal.
Travel Times
From Oxford approximately 20 minutes. From Central London approximately 1 ½ hours. From Stratford on Avon approximately 45 minutes. From Bath approximately 1 ½ hours.
For more information please call Blenheim Palace general enquiries on 01993 810500 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) or 01993 810530 Sundays through to Saturdays, 9am-5pm (including Bank Holidays except Christmas Day). A 24hr free information line is also available 0800 849 6500.
