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‘The Stadium’, Frieze Way, Kidlington, OX5 1UP
Getting to The Stadium is simple.
Oxford United have a comprehensive matchday travel plan in place to get supporters to and from the stadium, with clearly located signs to help pedestrians find their way from Oxford Parkway station or bus stops. The stadium has a colour coding system to signify different areas. Please note that visiting spectators are located in the green quadrant, to the south-east of the stadium.
Our goal is to encourage all supporters and staff on matchdays to use more sustainable, healthier, and lower-carbon transport options. To prioritise active travel, pedestrian safety, and reduce inconvenience, as far as possible, to people living nearby, traffic management measures will be in place on Oxford Road for around 30 minutes before and after each match.
what3words
The Stadium uses what3words to help find precise locations at the venue, such as entrances/exits, ticket offices, and other key locations. Every 3m square has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address.
Looking for somewhere to stay?
Our official hotel, Radisson at ‘The Stadium’, provides superb onsite accommodation, giving you the perfect place to stay for matchday. Find and book your matchday stay here.
Directions
A summary of your travel options is set out below in our matchday travel guide. You can also plan your best route by public transport using the Oxford City Council travel planner.
Find The Stadium on Google Maps.
For your first few visits, please be patient and pay attention to the advice given by stewards, the travel management team, and the police. Take your time to find your way around, plan ahead, and try to arrive early and leave later so that you can enjoy the fantastic new, high-quality facilities, including our Fan Zone and food and drink offers.
Please find the relevant links below for your travel method:
By Foot
By Bicycle
By Train
By Bus
Park & Ride
By Coach
Drop Off (Taxis Only)
By Car & Motorbike
By Foot
Walking can help you build stamina, burn calories, and make your heart healthier. Not only that, but it’s also a great way to get to The Stadium!
Traffic management measures will be in place on Oxford Road for around 30 minutes before and after each match to prioritise pedestrian access and safety and reduce inconvenience, as far as possible, to people living nearby.
There are a number of pedestrian routes which can be used when travelling to and from home matches, including a path linking The Stadium with Oxford Parkway and a foot/cycleway (approximately 1km) along the west side of Frieze Way connecting The Stadium with Peartree Park and Ride.
Please note there is stepped access to Oxford Parkway from Oxford Road and pedestrian crossings can be found on both Oxford Road and Freize Way.
By Bicycle
Cycling is easier than you think. It is a quick and healthy way to make your journey and saves you a lot of money. Why not avoid the crowds and queues by cycling to the stadium?
The Stadium is fully accessible by bicycle, making it a great way to get to the stadium.
For routes across Oxfordshire or to plan your journey from home to The Stadium, visit Oxford City Council’s useful online planner here.
There are now a number of new routes to The Stadium, including a path linking The Stadium with Oxford Parkway and a foot/cycleway (approximately 1km) along the west side of Frieze Way connecting The Stadium with Peartree Park and Ride.
Once you arrive at The Stadium, there are 446 secure cycling parking stands, with a further 150 spaces available at Oxford Parkway station. The cycle parking areas are clearly signposted, but Oxford United stewards will be on hand to assist.
You can view the pedestrian & cycle routes to the new stadium HERE...
By Train
Oxford Parkway Railway Station is the closest station to The Stadium, offering a convenient rail link on match days.
Less than a 5-minute walk from the stadium, it is served by regular Chiltern Railways trains on the Oxford to Bicester portion of the London Marylebone-Oxford route, and by East West Rail on the Milton Keynes Central to Oxford route.
For more information and to book your journey, please visit the Chiltern Railways website.
Crowd management after matches at The Stadium:
To ensure safe entry and exit from local stations, a managed queuing system will be in place.
Click here for pedestrian routes to The Stadium.
Oxford Station is located about 4 miles from The Stadium, with regular Cross Country services on the Manchester Picadilly to Bournemouth route, and Great Western Railway services on the Oxford to London Paddington via Didcot route. From the station, you can take a number of bus services to The Stadium.
By Bus
The bus is a fast and convenient option with connections passing the ground on all sides.
All bus routes are wheelchair accessible and have clearly marked priority seats for people with limited mobility. On most buses, the wheelchair ramp is positioned at the exit door and there is one wheelchair user place on each bus.
There are a number of regular services that go via The Stadium and will take you within a two-minute walk of the ground. The S2/2A, S4, S5, and S7 (operated by Stagecoach) and 700 will all stop on Oxford Road.
The OX2, OX3, OX5, OX7, and OX8 are dedicated matchday services operated by The Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, and Pulhams in partnership with the Club to make getting to and from The Stadium as straightforward as possible:
- OX2: Didcot
- OX3: Carterton
- OX5: Bicester
- OX7: Headington
- OX8: Thame
Double-decker buses run for all league matches, with cup games decided on an individual basis.
Further information about services, ticket information, and to plan your journey can be found on the Oxford Bus Company website – click here.
Park & Ride
Shuttle and regular bus services will operate from numerous park & ride sites around the city. Fans using park & ride shuttle bus services will be dropped off and picked up at Oxford Parkway's coach park.
Supporters with specific mobility needs are advised to park at Pear Tree Park & Ride, as more dedicated accessible buses will operate from here. Please let the stewards know when you arrive, and they will guide you to the appropriate parking areas.
- Pear Tree Park & Ride, OX2 8JZ – approx. 1035 spaces available
- Redbridge Park & Ride, OX1 4XG - approx. 1412 spaces available
- Seacourt Park & Ride, OX2 0HP – approx. 1389 spaces available
- Thornhill Park & Ride, OX3 8DP – approx. 1335 spaces available
- Eynsham Park & Ride, TBC - approx. 1000 spaces available.
For more information regarding Park & Ride sites, please visit the Oxford City Council website.
By Coach
Please note that coach parking is only available on matchdays. No parking is permitted on non-matchdays.
Coach Parking is located at Oxford Parkway Railway Station. Supporters will only have to walk a few moments to reach the stadium.
Please note that minibuses are not permitted to park at the designated coach parking site.
Booking Procedure
To ensure the operation of The Stadium runs as smoothly as possible for spectators, local residents, and businesses, Oxford United has introduced a booking procedure for supporter coach travel. To book, please follow the steps below.
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Access
All access routes to the Oxford Parkway coach parking site will be closed two hours before the start of a match. Coaches arriving after this will not be permitted into the area and will not be allocated a parking space.
If you have any questions about the coach parking arrangements, please contact coachtravel@oufc.co.uk.
Drop Off (Taxis Only)
For supporters travelling to The Stadium by taxi, drop off and pick up will be accommodated at Pear Tree Park & Ride and Oxford Parkway (only outside of traffic management periods).
Please note that there is no taxi parking or drop off at The Stadium on matchdays.
By Car or Motorbike
Supporters are strongly advised not to drive to The Stadium. The ground is situated in a mainly residential area with an extensive Event Day Parking Scheme in operation.
Only car owners with resident permits will be allowed to park on-street in the designated areas, and any cars parked illegally will be towed away.
Blue Badge holders who require accessible parking - please visit this information page.
Matchday traffic information
There are changes to the traffic plans on days when matches are played. This is so the Police can safely manage travel to and from the stadium and reduce inconvenience, as far as possible, to people living nearby.
For more information about these traffic changes, details of the CPZ operation, times, and permit applications, visit https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/parking/parking-restrictions/the-stadium-restrictions.
Please contact Cherwell District Council with any queries: contact@cherwell.gov.uk.
Matchday Parking Scheme in Kidlington visit: https://cherwell.gov.uk/matchday-parking
Please note that coach parking is only available on matchdays.
Oxford United would like to thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a safe journey to and from The Stadium.
The Stadium Quadrant Guide
what3words
The Stadium uses what3words to help find precise locations at the venue, such as entrances/exits, ticket offices, and other key locations. Every 3m square has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address.
We have added some popular locations here for The Stadium - find each location by clicking on the link or entering the corresponding 3-word address into the free what3words app:
Matchday Box Office:
Visiting Supporters’ Collections Office:
The ‘X’- Retail Store:
Premium Seating & Box Level Entrances:
The Plaza:
Radisson Hotel Entrance:
Media Entrance:
Radar Key Toilets:
Manor Arch:
Wellbeing Gardens:
Oxford Parkway Station:
For more information on how to use what3words, please click here.