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University of Nottingham Museum
University museum with natural history, archaeology and art collections, suitable for a short cultural visit near Beeston.
Trains from Oxford to Beeston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 21:39 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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University museum with natural history, archaeology and art collections, suitable for a short cultural visit near Beeston.
Local industrial museum telling the story of bicycles, transport and manufacturing linked to the wider Nottingham area.
Contemporary art venue and museum spaces at Lakeside Arts, hosting changing exhibitions, crafts and family-friendly displays.
Large parkland with lakes, paths, boating and formal landscaping beside the university, popular for walks and relaxed afternoons.
Riverside nature area with wetlands, birdlife and level paths, offering a quieter outdoor escape close to the town.
Beeston's central public space with shops, seating and events, useful as a starting point for exploring the town centre.
Stilton is a rich blue cheese made in the East Midlands. It is a classic regional product often served with crackers, bread or in sauces.
Red Leicester is a nutty, firm orange cheese long associated with the wider Midlands. It is a traditional table cheese and common in local lunches.
Pork pie is a cold raised pastry pie filled with seasoned pork and jelly. It is a famous Midlands snack linked strongly with nearby Melton Mowbray.
Well-liked neighbourhood café and deli for brunch, sandwiches, coffee and homemade cakes in a friendly daytime atmosphere.
Established Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and seafood in a lively, polished dining room.
Smart local restaurant focused on Indian and Bangladeshi dishes, with curries, tandoori plates and attentive service.
Beeston is moderate for the UK: dining and coffee are fairly priced, local buses and trams are reasonable, and accommodation is usually cheaper than central London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Beeston Station -> Nottingham Station
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Most Oxford to Beeston trains use the Oxford to Beeston station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Beeston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Beeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Beeston.
Ticket office support is available at Beeston.
Available at Beeston: Parking, WC.
Available at Beeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beeston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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