Buses from Oxford

Oxford's main bus station is Gloucester Green, located in the city centre near the Westgate shopping area. Most intercity coach services and many local bus routes operate from here. It has a covered waiting area and is within walking distance of major attractions, colleges, and the train station.

Frequent coach services run between Oxford and London throughout the day, operated by companies including Oxford Tube and National Express. The journey typically takes around one hour and forty minutes depending on traffic. Coaches depart from Gloucester Green and serve multiple London stops. Check current timetables and book via the operators' websites or the booking widget below.

Most intercity coaches from Oxford allow one large suitcase in the luggage hold and one piece of hand luggage in the cabin. There is generally no extra charge for standard luggage. Oversized items like bikes or surfboards may need advance booking or may not be accepted, so check with your operator before travel.

Coaches are generally cheaper than trains for the Oxford to London route, if you book in advance. Advance coach fares tend to be significantly lower than walk-up train tickets. The trade-off is a longer journey time and potential traffic delays, during rush hour. Compare current fares using the booking tools below.

Oxford's local bus network is operated primarily by Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach. Routes cover the city centre, Park and Ride sites, and surrounding areas including Headington, Cowley, and Summertown. Contactless payment is accepted on most services. Park and Ride buses are a practical option if you are driving into the area, as parking in central Oxford is limited and expensive.

Yes, bus services connect Oxford to several Cotswolds towns and villages, though frequency varies by destination. Some routes run only a few times per day, and Sunday services may be reduced or absent. Pulhams Coaches and Stagecoach operate routes to towns like Witney and Woodstock. For more remote Cotswolds villages, a combination of bus and taxi may be needed.

The Oxford Tube coach service to London runs through the night with departures into the early hours, which is useful for late returns. Local city buses, however, generally stop running by late evening. If you are out late in Oxford itself, taxis or ride-hailing apps are the main alternatives after local services end.