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Hospital travel without a car 15 Jan 2025 Options for travelling to medical appointments without driving

Eynsham Parish Council is aware that some local residents need to attend medical appointments outside Eynsham or visit loved ones in hospital – and may not be able to travel by car.

Fortunately, there are some good alternatives to the most frequently used medical centres, including the John Radcliffe Hospital and the Churchill Hospital (both in Headington) and Witney, where audiologists, dentists, optometrists and Witney Community Hospital can all be found. Our own GP surgery has a ‘twin’ in Long Hanborough, where local patients may occasionally be sent. 

Stagecoach runs the H2 bus service between Witney Market Square and the John Radcliffe Hospital, serving Eynsham on route (H2 Bus Route & Timetable: Carterton - JR Hospital | Stagecoach). From 23 February 2025, it will be run by Pulhams (on brand new, single-decker buses) and services should be increased. The H2 stops at all stops on Spare Acre Lane and Hanborough Road. Services leave from Spare Acre Lane Shops at around 20 minutes past the hour and return from the John Radcliffe at around 10 minutes past the hour (check online or at the bus stop).

At the John Radcliffe passengers can change to the 700 service for travel to the Churchill, Warneford and Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospitals. More information on this route is available here: 700 - Thornhill Park&Ride to Kidlington | Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel This service currently runs on weekends and in the evenings, which makes it more convenient.

The Stagecoach S1 service to Witney is frequent and well known (S1 Bus Route & Timetable: Oxford - Carterton | Stagecoach). Residents can change in Witney onto the Oxford-bound S7 service for travel to the Long Hanborough GP surgery and pharmacy (journey time from Eynsham to the Hanborough GP is approximately one hour). The layout of the Hanborough Gate bus stop makes it relatively easy to cross the A4095 once you alight the bus. More details on the S7 is available here: S7 Bus Route & Timetable: Oxford - Witney | Stagecoach

A brilliant but slightly less frequent option to accessing Long Hanborough is using the First and Last Mile 411 bus service. This has a journey time of 12 minutes and travels roughly every two hours. More details on the route and the times are available on the First and Last Mile website.

Eynsham Car Scheme provides transport to medical appointments, with volunteers using their own cars. The service is designed for pensioners and those with limited mobility. A voluntary contribution is requested to help cover the costs of the service and enquiries can be made via 07469 764174. Ideally a minimum of two days’ notice is required to match the journey with an available driver.

Anyone with a health condition that prevents them being able to use public transport or the volunteer car service (e.g. require continuous oxygen) can access the South Central Ambulance Service patient transport. More information about eligibility criteria and registering for this service are available on their website.

 

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