Oxford Bus Company
Cowley House, Watlington Road, Oxford, OX4 6GA, GB
Rating: 3.7 ★ (55 ratings)
Details
Frequent, award-winning services from the Oxford Bus Company make navigating the historic city and its surrounding attractions a breeze for any visitor. Whether you're planning to explore the dreaming spires of the city centre, visit the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill at Blenheim Palace, or indulge in some retail therapy at Bicester Village, there’s likely a convenient route. Their comprehensive network includes popular park and ride services connecting five car parks to the city, reducing the hassle of finding central parking. For those arriving by air, dedicated Airline coach services provide comfortable, 24/7 connections to Heathrow and Gatwick airports, featuring free Wi-Fi and generous luggage space. The company also partners with City Sightseeing Oxford for open-top bus tours, offering a fantastic way to get an overview of key landmarks.
Navigating Oxford is made simpler with options like the SmartZone ticket, which allows travel on Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach, and Thames Travel services within the city. For assistance, the City Sightseeing Oxford Visitor Information Point on High Street, operated by Oxford Bus Company, serves as a one-stop shop for travel advice, tickets to attractions, maps, and local information. Many services run with high frequency, some as often as every 10-15 minutes during peak times, and extend into the evening, allowing for full days of exploration. The company is committed to accessibility, with low-floor models on city and park and ride routes for pushchair and wheelchair users, and lifts on their coaches. Their focus on customer experience has earned them national awards, reflecting their dedication to providing a welcoming and efficient service for all visitors.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Contact
+44 1865 785400
Comments
I rarely write a review, much less a negative one, but I urge this company to please consider the importance of this service and increase the frequency or at least ensure that these buses are scheduled on a regular basis. This issue has been going on for years now.
Bus was on time, driver was friendly and helpful.
After loading on your luggage, they scan your ticket QR code and you’re off. All of this was a 5minute process to get all the passengers loaded on.
Pretty much a luxury bus with heating (I did the trip in winter).
Toilet on the bus if you need. All seats have a usb charging port.
Seats are fairly roomy.
Time indications of journey on the website are fairly accurate.
The only downside was that the website promises free WiFi on board but there was no WiFi. Hope they resolve the issue as there is also no on board entertainment (tv/radio).
The bus trip to Oxford from Heathrow is a lot more convenient (especially if you have luggage) as it’s direct from the airport to Oxford. The train requires you to make 1 change.
Very easy and comfortable journey to Heathrow, big thanks to the driver for his help.