🚌 Bus from Headington to Cowley
3 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 05:36, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~18 min | 49 | 05:36 | 23:15 | Brookes University (Stop B2) |
| 13 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~21 min | 48 | 06:46 | 23:27 | Brookes University (Stop B2) |
| OX7 | Oxford Bus Company | ~10 min | 3 | 11:22 | 18:37 | Headington Shops (Stop HS1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Headington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Headington to Cowley?
3 routes run directly from Headington to Cowley: the 9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the 13 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the OX7 (Oxford Bus Company).
How long does the bus take from Headington to Cowley?
Around 18 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Headington to Cowley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 9) leaves around 05:36 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Headington to Cowley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.