Directions to Oxford
Getting to Our Oxford Departure Points
Salter's Steamers operates from two convenient Oxford locations, providing easy access to our scheduled river cruises and private charter services. Our main departure point at Folly Bridge serves all public trips, while our Donnington Bridge facility accommodates private charters with on-site parking and coach access.
Oxford, Folly Bridge
Our primary departure point is located below our head office on Folly Bridge, linking St Aldates to the Abingdon road (nearest postcode OX1 4LA). Approach Oxford from the south via the Abingdon road (A4144) from the Redbridge roundabout. The landing stage sits on the right as you cross Folly Bridge, opposite the riverside pub Head of the River.
- Parking: Westgate shopping centre on Oxpens road, or use Park and Ride from Redbridge roundabout
- Public Transport: Oxford train station is 0.8 miles away
- Coach Parking: Available on Oxpens road by Oxford ice-rink
Oxford, Donnington Bridge
Our private charter facility operates from Meadow Lane (nearest postcode OX4 4BL). From the city centre, take the southbound route to traffic lights at Tesco Express, turn right down Weirs Lane, cross Donnington Bridge, then first right into Meadow Lane. Our slipway is the second drive on the right.
- Parking: Free on-site parking available
- Public Transport: Oxford train station is 1.6 miles away
- Coach Parking: On-site facilities with advance notice
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