Bus from Cowley (Oxford) to Wheatley (Oxfordshire)
3 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 21:41 (weekdays); night service OX8 runs at 22:06.
Next buses to Wheatley (Oxfordshire) as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cowley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Oxford Bus Company | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 10 | 07:01 | 21:41 | The Original Swan (opp) | Ambrose Rise (opp) | Horspath & Littleworth |
| OX8 | Oxford Bus Company | ~21 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Saturdays only | 22:06 | 22:06 | Car Factory Gate (opp) | Ambrose Rise (opp) | Forest Hill & Holton |
| 49 | Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services) | ~30 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 13:16 | 13:16 | The Original Swan (opp) | Lock-up (o/s) | Southend, Garsington, Denton & Cuddesdon |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cowley 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 46 bus or 49 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cowley to Wheatley?
3 routes run directly from Cowley to Wheatley: the 46 (Oxford Bus Company), the OX8 (Oxford Bus Company), the 49 (Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services)). The most frequent is the 46, 15 times each weekday — board at The Original Swan (opp) and get off at Ambrose Rise (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cowley to Wheatley?
Around 20 minutes on the 46, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Horspath, Littleworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cowley to Wheatley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 21:41 — and night service OX8 runs at 22:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cowley to Wheatley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.