Thames Travel is a bus operator serving the southern part of the English county of Oxfordshire. It is based in Didcot and is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group.
Thames Travel.
| Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL in Abingdon-on-Thames in 2017 | |
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| Parent | Go-Ahead Group |
| Founded | April 14, 1998 |
Can I use my bus pass on Oxford park and ride?
Park and ride buses
You can use your bus pass to travel on the Oxfordshire Park and Ride services. You will have to pay for parking at all of the park and ride car parks.
How many buses are there in Oxford?
155
Oxford Bus Company
| Route-branded Wright StreetDeck buses outside The Queen’s College, Oxford in 2017 | |
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| Destinations | Abingdon, Bicester Village, Gatwick, Heathrow, Oxford, Reading, Wallingford, Watlington, Wantage |
| Fleet | ~155 (February 2021) |
| Chief executive | Phil Southall |
| Website | Oxford Bus Company |
How do you pay for buses in Oxford?
You must buy a ticket (by cash or contactless card payment) or show a pass when you get on the bus. It is usually cheaper to buy a return than two single (one-way) tickets. Children under the age of five travel free on all Oxford buses within the city and to London, and children aged 5-16 pay a reduced fare.
Does Oxford have public transport?
Getting around by bus
The main bus companies in Oxford are: Oxford Bus Company. Stagecoach Oxfordshire. Thames Travel.
Can I use my old age bus pass anywhere in England?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass.
Can I use my London Freedom Pass in Oxford?
Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London.
Does X5 still go to Oxford?
X5 (Stagecoach East)
The first stop of the X5 bus route is High Street, Buckingham and the last stop is Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford City Centre. X5 (Oxford City Centre) is operational during everyday.
How much is the bus from Oxford to London?
How much is the coach from Oxford to London? A one-way journey from Oxford to London is available from £16.20*.
Is Oxford Street buses only?
Learn how to create your own. There are bus gates on Oxford Road. This means that parts of the road are only open to buses, black cabs and pedal cycles from 6am to 9pm every day (‘buses’ means motor vehicles built or adapted to carry more than eight people, not including the driver.)
How much does it cost to travel from London to Oxford?
How to Travel From London to Oxford by Train, Bus, and Car
| Time | Cost | |
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| Train | 1 hour | from $13 |
| Bus | 1 hour, 40 minutes | from $7 |
| Car | 1 hour, 30 minutes | 56 miles (90 kilometers) |
Can you use Oyster card on Oxford bus?
For all travel in the City of Oxford, Trains, Busses and Trams, there is a dedicated SmartZone style Oyster card that you can order free of charge online. Then top up with the amount you would like to spent, in exactly the same way as the London card works.
Can I use Oyster to Oxford?
Can a Visitor Oyster card or Oyster card be used in other cities like Bath, Edinburgh, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Cambridge? No, it is only eligible for travel on public transport in London.
Is it possible to commute from Oxford to London?
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Oxford to London. Buses traveling from Oxford to London depart from Oxford’s bus station and take at least 1:40 h to arrive at London’s Victoria Coach station or Sutton Rail station.
What buses go Oxford Street?
There are plenty of bus routes to Oxford Street: 3, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139 & 159. For detailed bus information or to plan your route, contact London Travel Information’s 24 hour information line on 020 7222 1234 or visit the dedicated London Buses website.
Is Oxford free for UK citizens?
An Oxford degree costs the same as most UK universities. The exact course fee depends on whether your child is a UK (Home fee status) or international (Overseas fee status) student. A UK student’s annual course fees are £9,250 for 2023-24.
Can I use my pensioners bus pass in London?
You can also use your pass in London on buses bearing the Transport for London roundel logo (you cannot use your pass on the Underground, DLR, Trams or non Transport for London buses).
Can I use my OAP bus pass on National Express?
You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. It’s not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.
Can I use my over 60s bus pass in London?
Buses, trams and trains
You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
Can I use my Freedom Pass on the Thames?
Kingston upon Thames
You may use any Tube or Bus services at any time of the day or night. When using National Rail services from stations in this borough, Freedom Pass is valid from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time at weekends and on public holidays.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass on Oxford Tube?
If you’re over 60 or have a certain disability, you may be eligible for a concessionary bus pass from your local council. It will allow you to travel for free on Stagecoach buses and the Oxford Tube in Oxfordshire and on our buses throughout England.