Bus from Banbury to Oxford City Centre
2 direct routes · about 81 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 21:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oxford City Centre as of 12:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Banbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~81 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 7 | 05:49 | 21:48 | Calthorpe Street (opp) | Magdalen Street East (Stop C6) | Twyford, Adderbury, West Adderbury, Deddington, North Aston, Steeple Aston & 7 more |
| X4 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~67 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 15:41 | Calthorpe Street (opp) | George Street (Stop A1) | Twyford, Adderbury, Deddington, North Aston, Tackley, Bunkers Hill & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every S4 bus or X4 bus timetable.
Fares from Banbury to Oxford City Centre
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Banbury to Oxford City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Banbury to Oxford City Centre: the S4 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the X4 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire). The most frequent is the S4, 16 times each weekday — board at Calthorpe Street (opp) and get off at Magdalen Street East (Stop C6), about 81 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Banbury to Oxford City Centre?
Around 81 minutes on the S4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Twyford, Adderbury, West Adderbury, Deddington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Banbury to Oxford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 21:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banbury to Oxford City Centre?
Adult singles from Banbury to Oxford City Centre: £3.00 on the S4 and X4 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.