Travelling by train from London, Reading or Oxford 12-15 August, 2024? Here’s some important rail travel info for you!

If you are staying in London, Reading or Oxford and want to take a day trip to the Cotswolds, then we think taking a train to join a Go Cotswolds tour is the best way to go.

While we can’t beat the convenience of a tour departing directly from these cities, if you want the benefit of touring with an award-winning, top-rated local family business, then it’s very easy to hop on a train at London Paddington, Reading or Oxford stations to reach our tour pick up point at Moreton-in-Marsh. As well as being more environmentally friendly, the relaxing 90-minute journey passes through beautiful English countryside. You’ll also get to spend more time in the Cotswolds, and less time stuck in city traffic!

If you’re planning a tour with us, from London, Reading or Oxford, on Monday 12th to Thursday 15th August, however, there’s something you should know…

Engineering works affect the rail service between London, Reading, Oxford and Moreton-in-Marsh 12-15 August 2024

Usually, you can take one direct train from London Paddington, Reading or Oxford and arrive in Moreton-in-Marsh in time for our tour departure time – easy peasy!

However, from Monday 12th August to Thursday 15th August, part of this rail line – specifically the section between Charlbury and Moreton-in-Marsh – will be closed.

If you’re joining a tour with us this weekend, and planned to take a train from London, Reading or Oxford, please note the following advice.

Normal rail service will resume on Friday 16th August.

If you’re travelling from London, 12-15th August:

Take the 06.50 train from London Paddington to Charlbury. At Charlbury, you’ll be directed to board a rail replacement bus service, which will take you the rest of the way to Moreton-in-Marsh. The rail replacement bus is due to arrive at Moreton-in-Marsh at 09.00.

If you’re travelling from Reading, 12-15th August:

Take the 07.18 train from Reading to Charlbury. At Charlbury, you’ll be directed to board a rail replacement bus service, which will take you the rest of the way to Moreton-in-Marsh. The rail replacement bus is due to arrive at Moreton-in-Marsh at 09.00.

If you’re travelling from Oxford, 12-15th August:

Take the 07.46 train from Oxford to Charlbury. At Charlbury, you’ll be directed to board a rail replacement bus service, which will take you the rest of the way to Moreton-in-Marsh. The rail replacement bus is due to arrive at Moreton-in-Marsh at 09.00.

Will this journey be more difficult? Do I need to change my ticket?

The alternative route will make your journey a little slower, and you may have an earlier start to your day. But don’t worry, it’s not difficult at all!

If you need to switch to a rail replacement bus, the way to go will be clearly signposted at the departure station, and there will be staff nearby to help if needed.

You don’t need a separate ticket for the bus, and you don’t need to change your existing rail ticket. Just board the bus with your rail ticket.

Our Cancellation Policy

Our standard cancellation policy is in place (see below). If you have booked a tour direct with us and you would like to transfer your booking to another date, or cancel and receive a refund, then please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour departure.

Get Your Guide/Tripadvisor/Viator/other third-party customers: please refer to your agent’s cancellation policy. The policy below applies only to bookings made direct with Go Cotswolds at www.gocotswolds.co.uk.

If we have to cancel

Very rarely, we may need to cancel a tour or journey you have booked with us. Examples of such occasions might be if a member of our team becomes ill, one of our vehicles breaks down, or if there is dangerous weather (such as heavy snow or very high winds).

If we have to cancel your tour or journey, we will contact you at the earliest opportunity and offer you:

• A transfer to a future available date, or
• A gift voucher to the value of your purchase (so you can rebook a future available date at your convenience), or
• A full refund

If you need to cancel

If you need to cancel your place on a small-group tour, then please let us know as soon as possible and at least 24 hours before the start of your tour. In line with our usual Terms and Conditions, we will offer you:

• A transfer to a future available date, or
• A gift voucher to the value of your purchase (so you can rebook a future available date at your convenience), or
• A full refund

To cancel or amend a private tour or private vehicle hire booking, please give us 14 days notice. Due to the additional administration involved in a private tour, and higher payment service provider fees, there is a £50 cancellation fee (per day, for multi-day hires).

For our full terms and conditions, please click here.