🚌 Bus from Oxford to Banbury
2 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 23:05 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~75 min | 23 | 07:15 | 23:05 | Magdalen Street (Stop C3) |
| X4 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~62 min | 4 | 08:53 | 17:05 | Railway Station (Stop R4) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oxford 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 Oxford to Banbury?
2 routes run directly from Oxford to Banbury: the S4 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the X4 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire).
How long does the bus take from Oxford to Banbury?
Around 75 minutes on the S4, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Oxford to Banbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the S4) leaves around 07:15 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oxford to Banbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.