Cheltenham to Oxford Bus

Travelling by bus to Oxford is a great way to explore the City. The bus runs directly along the A40, passing through the beautiful countryside villages of Northleach, Burford and Witney.

The bus stops in Oxford at St Giles in the City Centre, which is within a 15 minute walk of the Westgate Shopping Centre , Oxford Castle, Museum of Natural History and University of Oxford - so there's plenty to do and see. For some inspiration on great days out in Oxford, why not check out the Visit Oxford website.

View the Cheltenham to Oxford timetable here

Route Map

View the Cheltenham to Oxford route below.

This lists the main stops along the route but we'll pick up and drop off at any bus stop

we pass. Plan your journey to find your nearest stop.

Ticket Prices

Enjoy travel to Oxford from as little as £7.30 with our West Gold ticket range. Our tickets are valid for travel on our entire network, including local buses in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

Other single and return fares are available for shorter journeys. Use our journey planner to find prices.

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Ticket	Price	For travel
Adult - West Explorer	£7.30 on App £7.50 on bus	Unlimited travel for the day between Cheltenham and Oxford, can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire.
Child / Senior - West Explorer	£5.70 on App £6.00 on bus	Unlimited travel for under 16s or over 60s between Cheltenham and Oxford, can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire
Group - West Explorer (Up to any 4 people)	£14.60 on App £15.00 on bus	Valid for up to four people, any combination of adults or children, for travel between Cheltenham and Oxford. This ticket can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire.
Flexi 5 - West Gold	£29.20 on App	Our Flexi 5 tickets are great for those that travel regularly. Five day tickets for the price of 4 and you have three months to use all of your tickets. Valid for travel between Cheltenham and Oxford, can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire.

You can buy your tickets on the Stagecoach App in advance, or buy your ticket from the driver using contactless card or cash.

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FAQS

How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Oxford on the bus?

On average, the journey from Cheltenham to Oxford takes 1 hour 45 minutes.

How do I get 5 tickets for the price of 4?

Add Flexi 5 tickets to your basket on the Stagecoach Bus App, and you'll pay for the price of 4. You'll then have up to 3 months to use these tickets before they expire.

Is this a direct service from Cheltenham to Oxford?

This service runs to Witney, with a connecting service to Oxford. You will not need to change bus.

What is the distance between Cheltenham and Oxford?

The distance between Cheltenham Royal Well and Oxford St Giles is 41 miles.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Oxford?

The first bus from Cheltenham departs at 05:10 on weekdays, 07:00 on Saturday and 09:10 on Sunday.

What time is the last bus from Oxford to Cheltenham?

The last bus from Oxford departs at 19:45 on weekdays, 18:05 on Saturday and 16:05 on Sunday.

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Ticket Prices

Ticket

Price

For travel

Adult - West Explorer

£7.30 on App

£7.50 on bus

Unlimited travel for the day between Cheltenham and Oxford, can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire.

Child / Senior - West Explorer

£5.70 on App

£6.00 on bus

Unlimited travel for under 16s or over 60s between Cheltenham and Oxford, can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire

Group - West Explorer

(Up to any 4 people)

£14.60 on App

£15.00 on bus

Valid for up to four people, any combination of adults or children, for travel between Cheltenham and Oxford. This ticket can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire.

Flexi 5 - West Gold

£29.20 on App

Our Flexi 5 tickets are great for those that travel regularly. Five day tickets for the price of 4 and you have three months to use all of your tickets. Valid for travel between Cheltenham and Oxford, can also be used on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire.

Download the Stagecoach Bus App

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