Bus S3 route
Route stops
89 stops • 2 directions
- Oxford Rail Station
- Park End Street
- George Street
- Magdalen Street
- Radcliffe Observatory Quarter
- Plantation Road
- Canterbury Road
- St Margarets Road West
- Lathbury Road West
- Beech Croft Road
- South Parade west
- Osberton Road
- Squitchey Lane West
- Woodstock Close
- First Turn
- Oxford North A44
- King's Canal Bridge
- Great Close Road
- The Paddocks
- William Fletcher School
- The Garth West
- Aysgarth Road
- Sandy Lane
- Royal Sun
- Langford Lane West
- Bladon Roundabout
- Park View
- Blenheim Palace Gates
- Marlborough Arms
- Farm End
- Hill Rise
- The Duke of Marlborough
- Combe Akeman Street
- Combe Stonesfield Road
- Combe Road
- Prospect Close
- Stonesfield Green
- Boot Street
- Fawler Main Street Rose Cottages
- Fawler Lane
- Sturt Close
- Sturt Close
- Dancers Hill
- Wychwood Close
- Enstone Road Bus Shelter
- Spendlove Centre
- The Bell Hotel
- Fiveways
- Fawler Lane
- Fawler Main Street Rose Cottages
- Boot Street
- Stonesfield Green
- Prospect Close
- Combe Road
- Combe Stonesfield Road
- Combe Akeman Street
- The Duke of Marlborough
- Hill Rise
- Farm End
- Marlborough Arms
- Blenheim Palace Gates
- Park View
- Bladon Roundabout
- Langford Lane West
- Royal Sun
- Sandy Lane
- Aysgarth Road
- William Fletcher School
- The Paddocks
- Great Close Road
- King's Canal Bridge
- Park and Ride Entrance
- Oxford North A44
- Wolvercote Roundabout
- First Turn
- Woodstock Close
- Squitchey Lane West
- Osberton Road
- South Parade west
- Beech Croft Road
- Lathbury Road West
- St Margarets Road West
- Canterbury Road
- Plantation Road
- Radcliffe Observatory Quarter
- George Street
- George Street
- Park End Street
- Oxford Rail Station
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is S3. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for S3 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus S3 stop here?'
Where does bus #S3 run?
This route serves the Oxford (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Stagecoach. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'Oxford' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #009b79. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
Bus S3: Oxford Rail Station - Charlbury (via Combe & Stonesfield)
Reference
S3
Origin
Oxford Rail Station
Destination
Charlbury
Via
Combe;Stonesfield
Route network
Oxford
Operator
Stagecoach
Color
#009b79
Service type
country
Bus S3: Charlbury - Oxford Rail Station (via Stonesfield & Combe)
Reference
S3
Origin
Charlbury
Destination
Oxford Rail Station
Via
Stonesfield;Combe
Route network
Oxford
Operator
Stagecoach
Color
#009b79
Service type
country
Quick overview
Explore the bus S3 route in Oxford (UK). 2 directions, 89 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
