Osney Rail Bridge, Oxford

Name: Osney Rail Bridge
Address: Osney Mead, Oxford, United Kingdom

#167 among attractions in Oxford

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Osney Rail Bridge is a railway bridge over the River Thames at Oxford in England. It carries the Cherwell Valley Line between Didcot and Oxford across the river on the reach between Iffley Lock and Osney Lock. ()

Opened: 1887 (138 years ago)Height: 11 ftCoordinates: 51°44'48"N, 1°16'8"W

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Osney MeadJericho and OsneyOxford United Kingdom

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Osney Rail Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hythe Bridge Street, Westgate, Oxford Castle, Osney Mill Marina.

0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, Hythe Bridge Street emerges as a charming and vibrant shopping district that beckons visitors and locals alike. This quaint street, lined with an eclectic mix of shops, offers an intimate shopping experience that stands...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westgate, Oxford
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Westgate is a premier shopping destination that offers an array of retail experiences to both local residents and visitors from around the globe. This expansive shopping centre, which underwent a major redevelopment...
0.4 miNE
Part-ruined Norman castle
Oxford Castle, Oxford
12 min walk • Oxford Castle stands as a historical fortress in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. With a history dating back to the Norman conquest of England, the castle has been an integral part of the city's landscape since its construction in 1071.
~1360 ftNW
Sailing, Marina
Osney Mill Marina, Oxford
7 min walk • Nestled on the tranquil waters of the River Thames, Osney Mill Marina is a charming haven for boating enthusiasts in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This picturesque marina is a stone's throw from the historic city center, offering a peaceful retreat from the...
0.4 miN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Park End Street, Oxford
12 min walk • Park End Street in Oxford is not just an ordinary street – it's the bustling commercial heart of the city, vibrant with life both day and night. This lively shopping district is a favorite shopping destination for locals, Oxford University students, and tourists from...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Modern Art Oxford, Oxford
13 min walk • Modern Art Oxford is an art gallery established in 1965 in Oxford, England. From 1965 to 2002, it was called The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Hythe Bridge, Oxford
13 min walk • Hythe Bridge is a Victorian flat cast iron beamed bridge on Hythe Bridge Street in the west of central Oxford, England. It spans the Castle Mill Stream, a backwater of the River Thames. Hythe Bridge forms part of the main arterial route west of Oxford. It lies on the A4144, which continues west as the Botley Road.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Frideswide's Church, Oxford
12 min walk • St Frideswide's Church is a Church of England church on the south side of the Botley Road in New Osney, west Oxford, England. The church is in a district originally part of the parish of St Thomas the Martyr.
0.4 miN
Square
Frideswide Square, Oxford
11 min walk • Frideswide Square is a square to the west of central Oxford, England. The square is named after the patron saint of Oxford, St Frideswide. The "square" is actually more of a tapered rectangle in shape.
~1830 ftN
Church
St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Oxford
9 min walk • St Thomas the Martyr's is a Church of England parish church of the Anglo-Catholic tradition, in Oxford, England, near Oxford railway station in Osney. It is located between Becket Street to the west and Hollybush Row to the east, with St Thomas Street opposite.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Osney Bridge, Oxford
12 min walk • Osney Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames in Oxford, England, built in 1888 to replace a stone bridge which collapsed in 1885. It carries the Botley Road from Botley into Oxford. The Thames Path crosses the river on this bridge, just above Osney Lock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Osney Rail Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Mill Street, Oxford (6 min walk), Osney Abbey, Oxford (6 min walk), Osney Cemetery, Oxford (6 min walk), Gasworks Bridge, Oxford (6 min walk).

How to get to Osney Rail Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Osney Rail Bridge:

Bus

Castle Street stop E1 • Lines: 3A (10 min walk)
Park End Street • Lines: 280, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, X3 (12 min walk)

Train

Oxford (12 min walk)