81 Bicester circular via Somerton, Caversfield
Operated by ABILITY (Northants). First bus 08:24, last bus 17:05. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 81? 37 other bus routes are numbered 81 elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 12:05 | 14:20 | 17:05 to Souldern-Bates Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Square (Stand 1) | 12:05 | 14:20 | 17:05 |
| Bus Shelter (o/s) | 12:13 | 14:28 | 17:13 |
| Crossroads (NW-bound) | 12:18 | 14:33 | 17:18 |
| White Lion PH (o/s) | 12:20 | 14:35 | 17:20 |
| Forge Place (E-bound) | 12:24 | 14:39 | 17:24 |
| Primary School (opp) | 12:25 | 14:40 | 17:25 |
| Church Street (adj) | 12:29 | 14:44 | 17:29 |
| Bates Lane (near) | 12:33 | 14:48 | 17:33 |
| St Peter's Church (opp) | 12:40 | 14:55 | · |
| Wilson Way (adj) | 12:45 | 15:00 | · |
| Pioneer Square (Stand 1) | 12:52 | 15:07 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the 81
Adult single £3.00 · Child single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 81, however far you go.
Ability (Northants) CIC's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 August 2026. Fares change — check with ABILITY (Northants) before you travel.
Tickets on the 81
ABILITY (Northants) publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · MyBus Manual
Ticket types come from ABILITY (Northants)'s own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with ABILITY (Northants).
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 ABILITY (Northants) before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December 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 81
81 towards Bicester Town Centre
All 11 stops
- Pioneer Square (Stand 1) Bicester Town Centre
- Bus Shelter (o/s) Bucknell
- Crossroads (NW-bound) Ardley
- White Lion PH (o/s) Fewcott
- Forge Place (E-bound) Fritwell
- Primary School (opp) Fritwell
- Church Street (adj) Somerton
- Bates Lane (near) Souldern
- St Peter's Church (opp) Stoke Lyne
- Wilson Way (adj) Caversfield
- Pioneer Square (Stand 1) Bicester Town Centre
81 inbound
All 11 stops
- Pioneer Square (Stand 1) Bicester Town Centre
- Wilson Way (opp) Caversfield
- St Peter's Church (adj) Stoke Lyne
- Bates Lane (near) Souldern
- Church Street (adj) Somerton
- Primary School (o/s) Fritwell
- Forge Place (E-bound) Fritwell
- White Lion PH (opp) Fewcott
- Crossroads (SE-bound) Ardley
- Bus Shelter (opp) Bucknell
- Pioneer Square (Stand 1) Bicester Town Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 81 bus?
The first 81 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:24 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 81 bus?
The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 81 bus cost?
ABILITY (Northants)'s published fares on the 81: adult single £3.00, child single £3.00. The 81 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. ABILITY (Northants) day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 81 bus?
The 81 is operated by ABILITY (Northants).
Timetable data from ABILITY (Northants) via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). ABILITY (Northants) last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 3 December 2025. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.