Stagecoach West have rolled out a package of timetable and route upgrades across Oxford on 30th November, timed to support Oxfordshire County Council’s transport initiatives and rising demand. The company says the changes will make journeys faster, more frequent and better connected across the city and to key hubs.
Chris Hanson, Managing Director, Stagecoach West:
“The implementation of the temporary congestion charge by Oxfordshire County Council allows us to bring in these improvements to services in and around Oxford. Enhancing the capacity on our increasingly popular services to and from Oxford Parkway Park & Ride as well as creating new links – including linking Yarnton with Begbrooke and Kidlington”.
What’s changing
- More buses / longer hours: Routes 1, 2, 2A, 8, 10, 14, 600, 800 get improved timetables and extended evenings.
- Oxford Parkway Park & Ride served by three Stagecoach routes: 2/2A, 600, 800 — “turn-up-and-go” links to the City Centre.
- Redbridge Park & Ride faster to town: 600 and 800 run limited-stop journeys every 15 minutes.
- Route 600 extended: now Thornhill P&R ↔ JR Hospital ↔ Cowley ↔ Redbridge P&R ↔ City Centre ↔ Oxford Parkway P&R — linking three Park & Ride sites with the city and hospitals.
- Route 800 extended: now Horspath Road ↔ Redbridge P&R ↔ City Centre ↔ Oxford Parkway P&R, with some trips to Begbroke, London Oxford Airport and Yarnton.
Park & Ride upgrades
Oxford Parkway P&R
- From 30 Nov, served by 2/2A, 600 and 800 for fast, frequent trips to the City Centre, plus new through journeys to Begbroke/Yarnton/LOA on the 800.
Redbridge P&R
- Limited-stop Stagecoach services 600 and 800 run every 15 minutes to central Oxford for a quicker hop into town.
Thornhill P&R
- Remains on the 600, with through service to JR Hospital, City Centre and on to Oxford Parkway P&R.
Route-by-route summary (what it means for you)
| Route | New/expanded links from 30 Nov | Who benefits |
| 1 | More buses / later evenings (details in full timetable) | City Centre – Cowley corridor users |
| 2 / 2A | Now part of the Oxford Parkway P&R turn-up-and-go group | Parkway P&R users heading to/from City Centre |
| 8 | More buses / later evenings | North–east Oxford corridors |
| 10 | More buses / later evenings | North Oxford / Headington links |
| 14 | More buses / later evenings | East Oxford – City Centre |
| 600 | Extended: Thornhill P&R → JR → Cowley → Redbridge P&R → City Centre → Oxford Parkway P&R; limited-stop Redbridge ↔ City every 15 min | JR staff/visitors, Science Park, Kassam Stadium on event days, all P&R users |
| 800 | Extended: Horspath Road → Redbridge P&R → City Centre → Oxford Parkway P&R, with some trips to Begbroke/LOA/Yarnton; limited-stop Redbridge ↔ City every 15 min | Horspath/Industrial Estate, Yarnton & Begbroke communities, Parkway P&R users |
Full stop lists and times will be shown in the published timetables. “Limited-stop” services skip some intermediate stops.
Why now?
Stagecoach says the upgrades are timed to align with the County Council’s temporary congestion charge trial (from 29 Oct) and a new Park & Ride offer launched the same day, alongside strong growth at Oxford Parkway Park & Ride.
Plan your journey
- Timetables & live tracking: Stagecoach app (iOS/Android) or stagecoachbus.com
- Check your stop: some 600/800 trips are limited-stop between Redbridge and the City Centre
- Events travel: look for 600 to Kassam Stadium fixtures; extra capacity may run on busy dates
- Accessibility: low-floor vehicles operate on these routes; contact Stagecoach for assistance
FAQs
When do the new timetables start?
From Sunday 30 November 2025.
Which routes gain late evening journeys?
Stagecoach lists 1, 2/2A, 8, 10, 14, 600, 800 for later running — see the app/site for your exact last buses.
How often is Redbridge P&R to city?
Every 15 minutes on 600/800 (limited-stop) during the main day.
Does 600 reach Oxford Parkway P&R now?
Yes — the 600 is extended through the City Centre to Oxford Parkway P&R, linking Thornhill, Redbridge and Parkway in one through service (plus JR/Cowley).
Can I get from Yarnton/Begbroke to the City Centre on one bus?
Yes, selected 800 journeys run through Oxford Parkway P&R to/from Yarnton and Begbroke.
Small print
- Details, frequencies and stopping patterns are subject to final timetables; always check close to travel.
- Congestion-charge and Park & Ride offers are run by Oxfordshire County Council; see the council site for pricing/terms.
