21 Chesterton ↔ Bicester Town Centre, Pioneer Square
Operated by Oxford Bus Company. First bus 07:25, last bus 17:25. 18 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| The Red Cow (opp) | 07:25 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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| Pioneer Square (Stand 5) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Bowmont Square (opp) | 07:33 | 08:03 | 08:33 | 09:03 | 09:33 | 10:03 | 10:33 | 12:03 | 12:33 | 13:03 | 13:33 | 14:03 | 14:33 | 15:03 | 16:03 | 16:33 | 17:03 | 17:33 |
| Pioneer Square (Stand 5) | 07:50 | 07:55 | 08:25 | 08:55 | 09:25 | 09:55 | 10:25 | 11:55 | 12:25 | 12:55 | 13:25 | 13:55 | 14:25 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:25 | 16:55 | 17:25 |
Route map
All stops on route 21
21 towards Bicester Town Centre, Pioneer Square
- The Red Cow (opp) Chesterton
- Orchard Rise (adj) Chesterton
- Top End Green (opp) Chesterton
- Pioneer Square (Stand 5) Bicester Town Centre
- Brookside School (o/s) Highfield
- The Approach (SW-bound) Highfield
- George Street (opp) Highfield
- Blenheim Drive (W-bound) Highfield
- Greenwood Drive (opp) Highfield
- Bowmont Square (opp) Highfield
- Eden Way (adj) Highfield
- Wensum Crescent (adj) Highfield
- Beckdale Close (adj) Highfield
- Derwent Road (adj) Highfield
- Tweed Crescent (opp) Highfield
- Swift Close (adj) Highfield
- Kings Meadow Primary School (opp) Highfield
- Bunyan Road (NE-bound) Highfield
- Kingsley Road (NE-bound) Highfield
- Maud Close (adj) Highfield
- Fane Close (adj) Highfield
- The Approach (SW-bound) Highfield
- The Star (o/s) Highfield
- George Street (opp) Highfield
- Danes Road (opp) Highfield
- Kings End Post Office (opp) Kings End
- Villiers Road (SE-bound) Kings End
- Kings Avenue (E-bound) Kings End
- Kwik Fit (adj) Kings End
- Queens Avenue (NE-bound) Kings End
- Pioneer Square (Stand 5) Bicester Town Centre
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 20 Sept 2026 Alchester Road, Chesterton → Manorsfield Road, Bicester
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Sept 2026 Operating between Colton, Sun Inn and Clifford Street, York given service number 21 / 21X effective from 07 September 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 6 Sept 2026 Operating between Hull Interchange and Mizzen Road given service number 21 effective from 06 September 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 16 Mar 2026 Operating between Colton, Sun Inn and York, Piccadilly given service number 21 / 21X effective from 16 March 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 21 bus?
The first 21 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 21 bus?
The last 21 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 21 bus cost?
The 21 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Oxford Bus Company day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 21 bus?
The 21 is operated by Oxford Bus Company.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.