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Oxford — public transport guide

Find Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel timetables and route maps, including Park & Ride. The council's public transport page also links other operators and live departure maps.

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Find Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel timetables and route maps, including Park & Ride. The council's public transport page also links other operators and live departure maps.

Paying and tapping your card

Freeflow is adult contactless pay as you go: tap on when boarding and off when leaving. Its daily cap depends on the area travelled. Use the same card or device for every journey that should count towards the cap.

How to buy a ticket

Buy the appropriate ticket through Oxford Bus Company's app, smartcard options or on board. Their services accept cash and contactless ticket purchases; airport coaches have separate booking information.

Finding the right fare

Check current fares and ticket boundaries before choosing a product. Freeflow is not a promise that every bus operator in Oxford shares one cap.

Take this with you

  • Check your last journey home, service updates and the exact boarding stop before travelling. Timetables can change at short notice.

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Opening hours, access and booking terms can change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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