Bus from Oxford City Centre to Bicester
6 direct routes · 30–72 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 00:20 (weekdays); night service NS5 runs 01:20–03:20.
Next buses to Bicester as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oxford City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~32 min | 50 | Sat 45 · Sun 25 | 06:20 | 00:20 | Magdalen Street (Stop C4) | Queens Avenue (NE-bound) | Water Eaton, Kidlington, Gosford & Wendlebury |
| X5 | Stagecoach East | ~30 min | 24 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 06:50 | 22:30 | Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 11) | Bicester Village (NE-bound) | — |
| 24 | Thames Travel | ~57 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:35 | 15:20 | Magdalen Street (Stop C4) | Queens Avenue (NE-bound) | Water Eaton, Kidlington, Gosford, Hampton Poyle, Bletchingdon, Kirtlington & 2 more |
| 24 | Red Rose Travel | ~56 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:25 | 15:20 | Magdalen Street (Stop C4) | Queens Avenue (NE-bound) | Water Eaton, Kidlington, Gosford, Hampton Poyle, Bletchingdon, Kirtlington & 2 more |
| NS5 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~28 min | 3 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:20 | 03:20 | Magdalen Street (Stop C4) | Queens Avenue (NE-bound) | Water Eaton, Kidlington, Gosford & Wendlebury |
| 108 | Red Rose Travel | ~72 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 13:10 | High Street (Stop T2) | Pioneer Square (Stand 1) | Beckley, Woodperry, Horton-cum-Studley, Boarstall, Piddington, Blackthorn & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oxford City Centre 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 S5 bus, X5 bus, 24 bus or 108 bus timetable.
Fares from Oxford City Centre to Bicester
- £3.00 adult single on the S5 and NS5 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire) and the X5 (Stagecoach East)
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 108 (Red Rose Travel)
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 Oxford City Centre to Bicester?
6 routes run directly from Oxford City Centre to Bicester: the S5 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the X5 (Stagecoach East), the 24 (Thames Travel), the 24 (Red Rose Travel), the NS5 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the 108 (Red Rose Travel). The most frequent is the S5, 50 times each weekday — board at Magdalen Street (Stop C4) and get off at Queens Avenue (NE-bound), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oxford City Centre to Bicester?
Between 30 minutes on the X5 and 72 on the 108, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Water Eaton, Kidlington, Gosford, Wendlebury on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Oxford City Centre to Bicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 00:20 — and night service NS5 runs 01:20–03:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oxford City Centre to Bicester?
Adult singles from Oxford City Centre to Bicester: £3.00 on the S5 and NS5 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire) and the X5 (Stagecoach East); £3.00 on the 108 (Red Rose Travel). 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.