LOSD Skills Live & Excellence Awards Oxford University 2nd May 2026

LOSD Skills Live & Excellence Awards Oxford University 2nd May 2026
Full Travel, Transport & Hotels Information Pack
Your complete guide to arriving in Oxford for the LOSD Skills Live & Excellence Awards at Saïd Business School. This pack covers all transport options from UK airports, train connections, local transport, and recommended accommodation within walking distance of the venue.
✈️ Arriving in the UK – Airport & Transport Options
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — ⭐ BEST & RECOMMENDED
✔ Direct coach available | ❌ No direct train
🚌 Direct Coach: Heathrow → Oxford (No changes)
The Airline Coach
Operates 24/7, every 20–30 minutes
Pick-up: Heathrow Central Bus Station (Terminals 2 & 3) & Terminal 5
Drop-off: Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford
⏱ Journey time: 1h15 – 1h35
💷 Cost: £25–£35 (one-way)
🎒 Luggage included
🔗 Book tickets & timetables: 👉 https://www.theairlineoxford.co.uk
Alternative Direct Coach
National Express
⏱ 1h30 – 1h45
💷 £23–£30+
🔗 Book: 👉 https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/destinations/oxford/heathrow-to-oxford
🚆 Train from Heathrow (NOT direct)
Route: Heathrow → London Paddington → Oxford
⏱ 1h45 – 2h
💷 £35–£60
🔗 Book trains: 👉 https://www.thetrainline.com
✈️ Other London Airports
London Gatwick (LGW)
🚌 Direct coach (The Airline): £35–£40 👉 https://www.theairlineoxford.co.uk
🚆 Train via London: £40–£70 👉 https://www.thetrainline.com
Stansted / Luton / London City
🚌 National Express coach 👉 https://www.nationalexpress.com
🚆 Train via London → Oxford 👉 https://www.thetrainline.com
🚆 Arriving by Train (UK & London)
London Paddington → Oxford (~1 hour)
Very frequent services throughout the day
💷 £15–£35 (off-peak)
🔗 Train information & booking:
👉 https://www.nationalrail.co.uk
👉 https://www.thetrainline.com
📍 Oxford Train Station is directly opposite the venue
CAR Transport
Taxis / Ride-hailing: 👉 https://www.uber.com/gb/en/ 👉 https://bolt.eu/en-gb/ 👉  https://free-now.com/uk/ — Approx price £200 one-way from Heathrow Airport / Gatwick Airport approx £350 one-way TO Oxford Central
🎓 Event Venue
Saïd Business School
📍 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP
🔗 https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk
⚠️ No accommodation available on site (term time)
🚌 Local Transport & Car Park – Oxford
Oxford is compact, walkable, and very well connected.
Car Park - 
Oxford Bus Company – £2 single | £5 day pass 👉 https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk
Stagecoach Oxfordshire (regional routes) 👉 https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Taxis / Ride-hailing: 👉 https://www.uber.com/gb/en/ 👉 https://bolt.eu/en-gb/ 👉  https://free-now.com/uk/
🏨 Hotels – Walking Distance Only
(3–15 minutes walk from Saïd Business School / Oxford Train Station)
⭐ Premium / Luxury (£220–£350 per night)
The Randolph Hotel
👉 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/oxfrhqq-the-randolph-hotel/
Old Bank Hotel
👉 https://www.oldbank-hotel.co.uk
The Store Oxford
👉 https://www.thestoreoxford.com
🌟 Mid-Range (£140–£220 per night)
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre 👉 https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/oxfcy-courtyard-oxford-city-centre/
George Street Hotel 👉 https://www.georgestreethotel.co.uk
Malmaison Oxford 👉 https://www.malmaison.com/locations/oxford/
Royal Oxford Hotel 👉 https://www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk
💡 Budget (£80–£140 per night)
Premier Inn Oxford City Centre (Westgate) 👉 https://www.premierinn.com
Vanbrugh House Hotel 👉 https://www.vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk
River Hotel 👉 https://www.riverhotel.co.uk
🔎 Hotel comparison & booking portals
👉 https://www.booking.com
👉 https://www.expedia.co.uk
👉 https://www.hotels.com
✅ Key Notes for Delegates
Fly into Heathrow where possible
Use  direct coach to Oxford (simplest option)
All listed hotels are walking distance only
Book early – Oxford term time fills fast
Venue, station & hotels are all walkable