Shangri-La The Shard, London
A day in Oxford from Shangri-La The Shard, London
A day trip to Oxford, starting at Shangri-La The Shard, London. Allow around an hour and 29 minutes by way of the A4 and M4. The hotel begins on level 34 of The Shard and takes up 18 of its floors, looking out over the River Thames. Borough Market, Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral are all within a short walk of the hotel. London City Airport is the nearest airport by road, 27 minutes away.
How the day runs
The chauffeur comes in from Oxford to meet you at Shangri-La The Shard, London. On the way back, Buscot Park (1 hr 59 min from the hotel) fits into the afternoon. Returning to the hotel is 65.0 miles by way of the M40 and M4. You can add a night in Oxford and keep the car for a second day.
- Shangri-La The Shard, London to Oxford1 hr 29 min, 64.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Oxford to Shangri-La The Shard, London1 hr 31 min, 65 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The hotel begins on level 34 of The Shard and takes up 18 of its floors, looking out over the River Thames.
Source: shangri-la.comBorough Market, Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral are all within a short walk of the hotel.
Source: shangri-la.comCorner rooms on each floor give 180-degree views taking in Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Shakespeare's Globe.
Source: shangri-la.comThe hotel holds wedding ceremonies, receptions and smaller celebrations in event spaces high above the city.
Source: shangri-la.comFacilities include an infinity pool and a spa, with rooms and suites looking towards the Thames.
Source: shangri-la.comShangri-La The Shard, London is on 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU.
Source: shangri-la.comThe nearest railway station by road is London Bridge, roughly 4 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 27 minutes and 7.7 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
Shangri-La The Shard, London to Oxford: how long by car?
Around an hour and 29 minutes, 64.7 miles by way of the A4, M4 and M40, on clear roads.
Could we add Buscot Park?
Yes. It is around an hour and 59 minutes from Shangri-La The Shard, London, 96.0 miles.
Can we add Blenheim Palace?
Yes. It is around an hour and 36 minutes from the hotel, just north of Oxford.
Does the car wait in Oxford?
Yes. The chauffeur stays with the car and meets you wherever you choose.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.