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Cities Near Oxford

Cities near Oxford, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Reading. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Oxford, UK is Aylesbury, about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Aylesbury19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
High Wycombe23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Reading24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Swindon26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Bletchley28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Bracknell32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Dunstable33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Slough33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Hemel Hempstead34 mi / 56 km1 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip
Basingstoke35 mi / 56 km1 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Oxford

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Reading, Swindon, Bletchley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Oxford include Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Reading, Swindon, Bletchley. The closest is Aylesbury, about 19 miles (31 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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