3S Rose Hill to Elms Rise via Oxford, Botley
Operated by Oxford Bus Company. Registered as running via Iffley Road, City Centre, Botley Road. First bus 07:20, last bus 15:22. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.
Wanted a different 3S? 3 other bus routes are numbered 3S elsewhere in the UK — see every 3S bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| The Oval (N-bound) | 07:20 |
| Freelands Road (adj) | 07:29 |
| Queens Lane (Stop J3) | 07:42 |
| St Aldates (Stop H4) | 07:46 |
| Redbridge Park and Ride (inside) | 08:03 |
| Westminster Way (SE-bound) | 08:14 |
| Matthew Arnold School (o/s) | 08:20 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 3S
Oxford Bus Company publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children, students and older passengers.
Adult Single · Child Single · Cap Adult Day Return · Cap Child Day Return · U18 Get Around · Adult Day Return
…and 5 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Oxford Bus Company's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Oxford Bus Company.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Oxford Bus Company before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 3S
3S towards Elms Rise
All 31 stops
- The Oval (N-bound) Rose Hill
- Dashwood Road (adj) Rose Hill
- Spencer Crescent (adj) Rose Hill
- Rose Hill Parade (o/s) Rose Hill
- Courtland Road (adj) Rose Hill
- Westbury Crescent (opp) Rose Hill
- Iffley Turn (adj) Iffley
- Henley Avenue (NW-bound) Iffley
- Freelands Road (adj) Iffley
- Howard Street west (opp) Oxford
- Magdalen Road west (opp) Oxford
- Henley Street (opp) Oxford
- James Street west (opp) Oxford
- The Plain (NW-bound) Oxford
- Queens Lane (Stop J3) Oxford City Centre
- High Street (Stop L2) Oxford City Centre
- St Aldates (Stop H4) Oxford City Centre
- Police Station (Stop P1) Oxford City Centre
- Whitehouse Road (opp) Oxford
- Newton Road (opp) Oxford
- Lake Street (opp) New Hinksey
- Lincoln Road (opp) New Hinksey
- Chatham Road (adj) New Hinksey
- Canning Crescent (o/s) New Hinksey
- Redbridge Park and Ride (inside) Oxford
- Westminster Way (SE-bound) Botley
- St Pauls Crescent (nr) Elms Rise
- Laburnum Road Shops (opp) Elms Rise
- Lime Road (W-bound) Elms Rise
- Cedar Road (opp) Elms Rise
- Matthew Arnold School (o/s) Elms Rise
3S towards Rose Hill
All 28 stops
- Matthew Arnold School (o/s) Elms Rise
- Stanville Road (opp) Elms Rise
- Arnolds Way (opp) Botley
- Cumnor Hill Bottom (NE-bound) Botley
- Elms Parade Shops (opp) Botley
- Redbridge Park and Ride (inside) Oxford
- Canning Crescent (opp) New Hinksey
- Chatham Road (opp) New Hinksey
- Lincoln Road (adj) New Hinksey
- Lake Street (adj) New Hinksey
- Newton Road (adj) Oxford
- Whitehouse Road (adj) Oxford
- Police Station (Stop P2) Oxford City Centre
- St Aldates (Stop G2) Oxford City Centre
- High Street (Stop T2) Oxford City Centre
- Queens Lane (Stop K3) Oxford City Centre
- The Plain (SE-bound) Oxford
- James Street west (adj) Oxford
- Henley Street (adj) Oxford
- Magdalen Road west (adj) Oxford
- Howard Street west (adj) Oxford
- Freelands Road (opp) Iffley
- Iffley Turn (opp) Iffley
- Westbury Crescent (adj) Rose Hill
- Rose Hill Parade (opp) Rose Hill
- Spencer Crescent (opp) Rose Hill
- Dashwood Road (opp) Rose Hill
- The Oval (N-bound) Rose Hill
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 20 September 2026 To amend Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 14 April 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 August 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 11 April 2023 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 19 February 2023 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0005727/79 · Changes in Oxfordshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3S bus?
The first 3S departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3S bus?
The last 3S on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:22. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3S bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Oxford Bus Company sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 3S bus?
The 3S is operated by Oxford Bus Company.
Timetable data from Oxford Bus Company via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0005727/79. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.