Oxford Bus and Thames Travel

Oxford Bus and Thames Travel

Making bus travel easy

133 ratings
67 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 25, 2021
  • July 1, 2026

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Plan your journeys, view live departures, and purchase mobile tickets for bus travel. Access timetables, manage contactless payments, and receive disruption updates. Save your favorite routes for quick access.

Mobile ticket purchase
Live departure times
Journey planning
Route timetables
Contactless journey history
Favorite routes and stops
Service disruption alerts
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What's New in Oxford Bus and Thames Travel

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July 1, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

I’ve been signed out

I’m writing this review to raise that a couple of times the app signed me out or the wifi disconnected, both preventing me from accessing my ticket when getting on the bus. Would it be okay if this could be looked into please as this has happened a couple of times and made me run late for work. I’m aware the app can’t control my wifi, but neither can I, as wifi generally is poor on phones in general when away from home, however the app should work without wifi, otherwise I don’t see the point in having it, and my main concern with this is the fact that the ticket I have got costs £230, that is not money I can afford to spend on buses so I therefore have a bursary and have it for free, so either way I don’t feel I should ever be expected to pay for a bus fare to the Oxford company due to issues with the app which are completely out of my control. I hope this can be looked into and thank you for taking the time to read this review.
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Bronco bucking ride today

Our bus driver on the no15 bus did let have good brakes or braking skills as a couple of times we nearly fell off our chairs shortly after 19.15pm , other than that normally a great service.?

Always delays

Late as always for the 44 bus route

Too many clicks for frequent tasks

Not too bad… but the experience should be improved: some frequent tasks (such as accessing your active ticket) are cumbersome and take too many clicks, it needs to be easier. Also, when you have bought many tickets and see them altogether… they are difficult to tell apart! Make them visually more different. I have multiple tickets purchased.. and I’m always fearful of accidentally activating the wrong one. This app is used when people are in a rush.. or distracted with other things, and/or need to board a bus quickly.. this should be considered by the designers.
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Perfect but…

Really good app used it for ages, good for tracking the bussed live positions and the qr code passes are super helpful. I just wish that active service updates would push a notification if it affects either a favourited stop or route as sometimes it’s easy to forget the service updates or not knowing until it’s too late. If this is already a feature and I don’t know about it then there is nothing wrong with the app.
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FAQ

What does the Oxford Bus and Thames Travel app do?

This app provides a comprehensive solution for navigating Oxford's bus services. It allows users to purchase mobile tickets, view live departure times, plan journeys, and access route timetables. You can also track contactless payment history and receive updates on service disruptions.

How do I purchase tickets with the app?

You can securely purchase mobile tickets directly within the app using Apple Pay or a debit/credit card. Once purchased, simply show the ticket to the driver when boarding the bus. This eliminates the need to carry cash.

Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

What information is available about bus routes and schedules?

The app provides access to all route information and timetables, fitting them into the palm of your hand. You can also view bus stops on a map, explore upcoming departures, and check routes from a specific stop to plan your travel.

Can I save my frequently used routes?

Yes, the app features a 'Favourites' section where you can quickly save your preferred Departure Boards, Timetables, and Journeys. This allows for convenient and quick access from a dedicated menu.