Stagecoach West is introducing changes to several Bicester bus services from this Sunday, 22 February 2026.
The operator says the adjustments are designed to improve punctuality and reliability, with faster journey times planned on the S5 route between Bicester and Oxford city centre.
S5: Bicester to Oxford
The current S5 and S5A services will merge into a single route, which will continue under the name S5.
Daytime and evening frequencies will remain the same as the combined S5 and S5A timetable.
Other changes include:
- Minor timetable adjustments throughout the day
- Reduced late-night journeys on Fridays and Saturdays
- Some late-night services will no longer serve Glory Farm Estate
Between Oxford Parkway and Oxford city centre, the S5 will be trialled as a limited-stop service along Banbury Road. Buses will stop only at:
- Oxford Parkway
- Summertown Shops
- Keble Road
- Oxford city centre
Stagecoach says the changes aim to deliver quicker and more reliable journeys between Bicester and Oxford.
Other services affected
- Service H5 – Bicester Town Centre to Ambrosden, Islip and the John Radcliffe Hospital
Minor timetable adjustments to improve punctuality. - Service 26 – Bicester Town Centre to Kingsmere
Minor timetable adjustments to improve reliability. - Service 29 – Bicester Town Centre to Ambrosden and Upper Arncott
Minor timetable adjustments to improve reliability.
Operator response
Chris Hanson, Managing Director of Stagecoach West, said:
“We’re always looking for ways to make our services faster and more reliable for our customers and we are always listening to their feedback to help improve our services. The trialling of changes to the S5 service, in particular, will hopefully make journeys between Bicester and Oxford quicker, while the timetable adjustments across other routes will help ensure buses run more consistently.”
What passengers need to know
The new timetables take effect from Sunday 22 February 2026.
Passengers are encouraged to check updated timetables before travelling and to use the Stagecoach app or online journey planner for the latest information.
Further details are available via Stagecoach West.
