Oxford traffic filters: Commuting
Traffic filters on six roads may impact your journey when driving in or out of Oxford.
Locations
The traffic filters will be placed on the following roads:
- St Cross Road, central Oxford
- Thames Street, central Oxford
- Hythe Bridge Street, central Oxford
- St Clement’s Street, east Oxford
- Marston Ferry Road, Marston
- Hollow Way, Cowley
View a detailed map of traffic filter locations.The restrictions will only operate during set days and hours.
There will be no physical barriers, and everywhere in Oxford will be accessible. If you drive a private car, you might need to change your route unless you have a permit.
Planning your journey
There are many websites to help plan how you can travel around Oxford.
- Google Maps – for public transport and car journey planning
- Traveline – for public transport journey planning
By park and ride
There are five park and ride sites on the outskirts of Oxford.
You can purchase a joint ticket for parking and bus travel offering parking for 16 hours plus return bus travel
- £4 for a car with one adult
- £5 for a car with two adults
- up to three children under 16 can travel for free.
By bus or coach
The main bus companies in Oxfordshire are:
MyBus is the new flexible and convenient bus ticket that gives almost unlimited bus travel across Oxfordshire. With access to over 150 services from 12 operators, it’s perfect for exploring or commuting.
Prices start from £3.50 a day or £14.50 a week for under-19s, and £6.50 a day or £25 a week for adults.
Please note that, depending on the journey you are making, it may be cheaper to buy an alternative ticket product. Passengers are advised to check other options before travelling.
For more nationwide travel by coach, use the National Express website.
By train
Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to plan your train journey and look at train times and fares.
By motorbike or moped
Motorbikes and mopeds are automatically exempt from traffic filters.
By car club
Car clubs offer an alternative to private car ownership. They offer short-term rentals by the hour. Eligible car clubs can apply for traffic filter permits.
By car
Everywhere in Oxford will be accessible by private car, but you may need to take a different route if you do not have a permit.
You can use one of your day passes to drive through a filter if you are an Oxfordshire resident.
If you are a Blue Badge holder or drive a disabled class vehicle, you can apply for a permit which allows for unlimited travel through the filters.