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Public Transport in Oxford
Public Transport in Oxford
Getting around Oxford and the surrounding villages is easy thanks to the city’s reliable bus network. If you’re staying in Wheatley, the 400 Park & Ride line (Thame–Wheatley–Oxford) is the main service you’ll use. It runs frequently throughout the day and evening, stopping in Wheatley before heading into Oxford via Headington, St Clement’s, the High Street and the city centre.
Once you’re in Oxford, it’s simple to change onto other buses to reach colleges, shops, train stations, or your favourite attractions. With regular services and direct routes, the 400 makes getting between Wheatley and Oxford stress-free—whether you’re heading into the city for classes, sightseeing, or just meeting friends.
How Buses Work in Oxford
How Buses Work in Oxford
Getting around Oxford by bus is easy once you know the basics. To get on, you can:
Buy a ticket from the driver
Show an e-ticket on your phone
Use the tap-on, tap-off contactless system
With tap-on, tap-off, just tap your card or phone when you get on, then tap again when you get off. The system calculates the best fare automatically, so you don’t have to worry about overpaying. If you want a paper ticket, just tell the driver where you’re going (for example, “single to the city centre”).
Buses in Oxford don’t stop automatically, even at main stops, so make sure to signal the driver by raising your hand. When you want to get off, press one of the red stop buttons in plenty of time. Most buses show the next stop on a screen, but it’s a good idea to keep an eye out, especially if it’s your first time on a route.
Once you get the hang of it, Oxford’s buses are frequent, clear and easy to use, making it simple to travel across the city or get to Wheatley using the 400 line.
Make your travel around Oxford even easier by downloading the Oxford Bus app. You can check live bus times, plan your journey, and buy tickets straight from your phone.
Tap the image to download the app on Google Play or Apple App Store and start planning your journeys in Oxford and Wheatley with confidence.
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