The term Oxford–Cambridge line has more than one meaning The Varsity Line (1845 to 1967) describes the original railway line between Oxford and Cambridge; East West Rail is the proposed new line between these two cities. Oxford–Bicester line is to become the western section of East West Rail Marston Vale line (Bletchley–Bedford) is a remnant of the Varsity Line that is to be repurposed for East West Rail

See also Oxford to Cambridge Expressway, a proposed roadway.