Directions to the FMRIB Centre

The FMRIB Centre is located at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington, to the east of Oxford. A link to the hospital on Google Maps is here.

Traveling by Car

There is very limited parking on the hospital site, and the charges are around £1 per hour.

To find the hospital follow signs for Oxford then the "H" / "A&E" and "Hospitals" signs. You'll be directed via the A40 northern by-pass, and B5150 (Marsh Lane) or via Headington on the A420 London Road. These routes take you to the B4495 (Headley Way). The approach road to the John Radcliffe is on the Headley Way.

Traveling from London or Airports by Coach

The Oxford Tube and the OxfordEspress services run regularly from London. The Oxford Bus Company also runs regular services from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Alight at the Headington Shops and follow the map below to find the FMRIB centre.

Traveling by Rail

Oxford station is served by regular trains from London Paddington, as well as cross-country services from Birmingham, Manchester and Bournemouth. A taxi ride from the rail station to the John Radcliffe Hospital will take around 20 minutes. By bus from the station take the number 14 (direct) or take the number 5, changing at Queen's lane to the 13.

Traveling from Oxford City Centre by Bus

From the City Centre take either the number 13 from Carfax Tower or Queen's lane, or take the number 14 from Magdalen Street. Alight at the main bus stop (near car park 2 on the JR site map) and enter the hospital via the Main Entrance. Follow the corridor down past the shops and the League of Friends Cafe, then take the stairs on the right, just before the link to the Children's hospital. Go down to Level 0, and follow the signs to FMRIB.

Map of local bus routes (click to enlarge)

Walking or Cycling from Oxford City Centre

FMRIB is approximately a 40 minute walk from Oxford City Centre or a 20 minute cycle. The quickest route is to take the path alongside University Parks, from the corner of South Parks Road, through to Marson Road, and then to take Jack Straw's Lane up to the JR. A map of the route is below.

Cycle or walking route from South Parks Road to the FMRIB Centre (click to enlarge)