Oxford to Abingdon Service
Please note we are now operating from Abingdon Bridge Marine moorings.
This Service is only available for Pre Booked Groups of 30 or more Passengers.
This is one of our most popular services which starts by Christ Church Meadows and finishes in the picturesque market town of Abingdon. The journey passes through beautiful countryside with highlights including the Oxford University intercollegiate regatta course and the magnificent Nuneham House. The journey also links two hugely popular waterside pubs the Head of the River pub at Oxford and the Nag’s Head at Abingdon.
Times
Oxford to Abingdon
Oxford, Folly Bridge
9.15
14.30
Iffley Lock
9.30
14.45
Sandford Lock
9.55
15.10
Abingdon Bridge Marine
11.05
16.30
Abingdon to Oxford
Abingdon Bridge Marine
11.15
16.45
Sandford Lock
12.20
17.50
Iffley Lock
12.55
18.10
Oxford, Folly Bridge
13.15
18.30
Click here for directions to Oxford or Abingdon landing stages
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Price List
Single from Oxford
DESTINATION
Adult
Child
Abingdon
£15.50
£8.50
Single from Abingdon
DESTINATION
Adult
Child
Oxford
£15.50
£8.50
Return from Oxford
DESTINATION
Adult
Child
Abingdon
£23.00
£14.00
Return from Abingdon
DESTINATION
Adult
Child
Oxford
£23.00
£14.00
The Sights
Here’s a rough guide, however crewmen can give further information and educational fact sheets are also available.
- Christ Church Meadows
- Oxford College Boat Houses and Intercollegiate Regatta Course
- Iffley Church (Norman Era) and Iffley Lock
- Rose Island and the house that was once the “Swan Inn”
- Sandford Lock (deepest lock on the non-tidal Thames- 8’10”)
- Radley (St Peter’s) College Boathouse
- Nuneham House (built in 1756 for the First Earl of Harcourt)
- Carfax Conduit
- Culham Motocross
- Abingdon Lock and nearby Abbey Grounds
Interested?
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