X52 Cheltenham to Oxford via Sherborne, Witney
Operated by Pulhams Coaches. Registered as running via Charlton Kings, Andoversford, Northleach. First bus 06:27, last bus 18:30. 13 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different X52? 1 other bus route is numbered X52 elsewhere in the UK — see every X52 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:27 | 08:47 | 10:47 | 12:47 | 14:47 | 17:07 to Witney, Market Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Well (Bay B) | 06:27 | 08:47 | 10:47 | 12:47 | 14:47 | 17:07 |
| Six Ways Shops (opp) | 06:35 | 08:57 | 10:57 | 12:57 | 14:57 | 17:23 |
| Jubilee Mews (after) | 06:44 | 09:07 | 11:07 | 13:07 | 15:07 | 17:33 |
| Market Place (inside) | 06:59 | 09:22 | 11:22 | 13:22 | 15:22 | 17:47 |
| Oxford Road Layby (SE-bound) | 07:15 | 09:38 | 11:38 | 13:38 | 15:40 | 18:03 |
| Well Lane (opp) | 07:24 | 09:47 | 11:47 | 13:47 | 15:49 | 18:11 |
| Market Square (Stop D) | 07:40 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:05 | 18:21 |
| Church Lane (opp) | 07:46 | 10:06 | 12:06 | 14:06 | 16:12 | · |
| The Evenlode (opp) | 07:56 | 10:13 | 12:13 | 14:13 | 16:20 | · |
| South Parade west (adj) | 08:28 | 10:29 | 12:29 | 14:29 | 16:38 | · |
| Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 8) | 08:38 | 10:38 | 12:38 | 14:38 | 16:48 | · |
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.
Tickets on the X52
Pulhams Coaches publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children, students and older passengers.
Ticket types come from Pulhams Coaches' 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 Pulhams Coaches.
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 Pulhams Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (19 journeys in both directions together, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Pulhams Coaches before you travel.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (19 journeys in both directions together, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Pulhams Coaches before you travel.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Saturday (19 journeys in both directions together, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Pulhams Coaches before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Monday (20 journeys in both directions together, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Pulhams Coaches before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (19 journeys in both directions together, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Pulhams Coaches before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (19 journeys in both directions together, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Pulhams Coaches before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route X52
X52 towards Oxford
All 52 stops
- Royal Well (Bay B) Cheltenham
- Gloucester Place (before) Cheltenham
- Hewlett Road (after) Cheltenham
- Priory Parade (by) Cheltenham
- Hales Road (nr) Cheltenham
- Sandford Mill Road (after) Cheltenham
- Beaufort Arms (after) Cheltenham
- Charlton Court Road (before) Cheltenham
- Six Ways Shops (opp) Charlton Kings
- Sandhurst Place (before) Charlton Kings
- Spring Bridge (by) Charlton Kings
- Castlefields Road (before) East End
- Chase Avenue (corner of) East End
- Reservoir Inn (opp) Lower Dowdeswell
- Dowdeswell Turn (opp) Lower Dowdeswell
- Whittington Turn (nr) Whittington
- Hunter's Way (after) Andoversford
- Jubilee Mews (after) Andoversford
- Crossroads (after) Shipton Oliffe
- Hazleton Turn (by) Hazleton
- Holly Hill (after) Compton Abdale
- Puesdown Inn (o/s) Compton Abdale
- West End (before) Northleach
- Telephone Exchange (SE-bound) Northleach
- Midwinter Road (before) Northleach
- Market Place (inside) Northleach
- Tannery Lane (after) Northleach
- Northleach Court (nr) Northleach
- Eastington Road (opp) Northleach
- Nostle Road (nr) Northleach
- Sherborne Turn (by) Sherborne
- Inn For All Seasons (by) Little Barrington
- Oxford Road Layby (SE-bound) Burford
- Well Lane (opp) Curbridge
- Manor Farm (adj) Curbridge
- Centenary Way (adj) Witney
- Premier Inn (opp) Witney
- Ducklington Lane (N-bound) Witney
- Bus Garage (o/s) Witney
- Holloway Road (adj) Witney
- Market Square (Stop D) Witney
- High Street (NE-bound) Witney
- Church Lane (opp) Witney
- The Evenlode (opp) Eynsham
- Cassington Turn (adj) Cassington
- Oxford North A40 (adj) Oxford
- First Turn (opp) Summertown
- South Parade west (adj) Summertown
- Canterbury Road (adj) Oxford
- Radcliffe Observatory Quarter (opp) Oxford
- Magdalen Street East (Stop C6) Oxford City Centre
- Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 8) Oxford City Centre
X52 towards Cheltenham
All 49 stops
- Gloucester Green Bus Station (Bay 8) Oxford City Centre
- Magdalen Street (Stop C4) Oxford City Centre
- Radcliffe Observatory Quarter (adj) Oxford
- Canterbury Road (opp) Oxford
- South Parade west (opp) Summertown
- First Turn (adj) Summertown
- Oxford North A40 (opp) Oxford
- Cassington Turn (opp) Cassington
- The Evenlode (o/s) Eynsham
- Cogges Hill Road (adj) Witney
- High Street (SW-bound) Witney
- Market Square (Stop B) Witney
- Holloway Road (opp) Witney
- Bus Garage (opp) Witney
- Ducklington Lane (S-bound) Witney
- Premier Inn (o/s) Witney
- Centenary Way (opp) Witney
- Manor Farm (opp) Curbridge
- Well Lane (adj) Curbridge
- Oxford Road Layby (NW-bound) Burford
- Inn For All Seasons (opp) Little Barrington
- Sherborne Turn (before) Sherborne
- Nostle Road (by) Northleach
- Eastington Road (before) Northleach
- Tannery Lane (before) Northleach
- Market Place (on) Northleach
- Guggle Lane (by) Northleach
- Telephone Exchange (NW-bound) Northleach
- West End (after) Northleach
- Puesdown Inn (opp) Compton Abdale
- Holly Hill (before) Compton Abdale
- Hazleton Turn (opp) Hazleton
- Jubilee Mews (before) Andoversford
- Hunter's Way (before) Andoversford
- Whittington Turn (opp) Whittington
- Dowdeswell Turn (by) Lower Dowdeswell
- Reservoir Inn (by) Lower Dowdeswell
- Chase Avenue (before) East End
- Castlefields Road (after) East End
- Sandhurst Place (after) Charlton Kings
- Six Ways Shops (o/s) Charlton Kings
- Charlton Court Road (opp) Cheltenham
- Beaufort Arms (before) Cheltenham
- Sandford Mill Road (corner of) Cheltenham
- Hales Road (opp) Cheltenham
- Priory Parade (opp) Cheltenham
- The Vine (opp) Cheltenham
- Bath Parade (before) Cheltenham
- Royal Well (Bay B) Cheltenham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 20 September 2026 A40 Burford → GLOUCESTER GREEN BUS STATION, OXFORD CITY CENTRE
- Service change effective 20 September 2026 ROYAL WELL BUS STATION, CHELTENHAM → A40, BURFORD
- New service effective 29 March 2026 DAILY, EXCEPT OVER CHRISTMAS WHERE A SPECIAL SERVICE OPERATES
- New service effective 29 March 2026 DAILY, EXCEPT OVER CHRISTMAS WHERE A SPECIAL SERVICE OPERATES
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0000153/127 · Registration PH0000153/128 · Changes in Oxfordshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X52 bus?
The first X52 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:27 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X52 bus?
The last X52 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X52 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Pulhams Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X52 bus?
The X52 is operated by Pulhams Coaches.
Timetable data from Pulhams Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0000153/127. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.