42 Abingdon to Oxford via Shippon, Wootton
Operated by Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services). First bus 10:00, last bus 13:25. 4 journeys on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 42? 39 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:00 | 12:45 |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton Way (Stop A1) | 10:00 | 12:45 |
| Bath Street (Stop A13) | 10:00 | 12:45 |
| John Mason School (o/s) | 10:01 | 12:46 |
| Abingdon College (opp) | 10:02 | 12:47 |
| Beverley Close (opp) | 10:02 | 12:47 |
| Dunmore Farm (opp) | 10:04 | 12:49 |
| Long Furlong Road (adj) | 10:05 | 12:50 |
| Dark Lane (adj) | 10:07 | 12:52 |
| St Leonards Church (opp) | 10:08 | 12:53 |
| The Green (opp) | 10:11 | 12:56 |
| Bayworth Park (o/s) | 10:12 | 12:57 |
| Berkeley Road (W-bound) | 10:14 | 12:59 |
| Foxcombe Hall (opp) | 10:16 | 13:01 |
| Berkeley Road (E-bound) | 10:16 | 13:01 |
| Hinksey Hill Top (NE-bound) | 10:18 | 13:03 |
| Hinksey Hill Bottom (NE-bound) | 10:19 | 13:04 |
| Roundabout (S-bound) | 10:23 | 13:08 |
| Bertie Place (adj) | 10:26 | 13:11 |
| Canning Crescent (opp) | 10:27 | 13:12 |
| Police Station (Stop P2) | 10:31 | 13:16 |
| Speedwell Street (Stop S1) | 10:32 | 13:17 |
| Westgate (Stop M4) | 10:37 | 13:22 |
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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 42
42 towards Oxford
All 22 stops
- Stratton Way (Stop A1) Abingdon Town Centre
- Bath Street (Stop A13) Abingdon
- John Mason School (o/s) Abingdon
- Abingdon College (opp) Abingdon
- Beverley Close (opp) Abingdon
- Dunmore Farm (opp) Shippon
- Long Furlong Road (adj) Wootton
- Dark Lane (adj) Sunningwell
- St Leonards Church (opp) Sunningwell
- The Green (opp) Bayworth
- Bayworth Park (o/s) Bayworth
- Berkeley Road (W-bound) Foxcombe Hill
- Foxcombe Hall (opp) Boars Hill
- Berkeley Road (E-bound) Foxcombe Hill
- Hinksey Hill Top (NE-bound) Bagley Wood
- Hinksey Hill Bottom (NE-bound) Bagley Wood
- Roundabout (S-bound) South Hinksey
- Bertie Place (adj) Oxford
- Canning Crescent (opp) New Hinksey
- Police Station (Stop P2) Oxford City Centre
- Speedwell Street (Stop S1) Oxford City Centre
- Westgate (Stop M4) Oxford City Centre
42 towards Abingdon
All 21 stops
- Westgate (Stop M4) Oxford City Centre
- Speedwell Street (Stop S2) Oxford City Centre
- Police Station (Stop P1) Oxford City Centre
- Canning Crescent (o/s) New Hinksey
- Roundabout (S-bound) South Hinksey
- Hinksey Hill Bottom (SW-bound) Bagley Wood
- Hinksey Hill Top (SW-bound) Bagley Wood
- Berkeley Road (W-bound) Foxcombe Hill
- Foxcombe Hall (opp) Boars Hill
- Berkeley Road (E-bound) Foxcombe Hill
- Bayworth Park (opp) Bayworth
- The Green (o/s) Bayworth
- St Leonards Church (o/s) Sunningwell
- Dark Lane (opp) Sunningwell
- Long Furlong Road (opp) Wootton
- Dunmore Farm (o/s) Shippon
- Beverley Close (adj) Abingdon
- Abingdon College (o/s) Abingdon
- John Mason School (opp) Abingdon
- Bath Street (Stop A12) Abingdon
- High Street (Stop A7) Abingdon Town Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42 bus?
The first 42 departure on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays leaves at 10:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 42 bus?
The last 42 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays leaves its first stop at 13:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services) day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 42 bus?
The 42 is operated by Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services).
Timetable data from Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services) via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.