New Brookeskey Applications 2012-2013

Please click here to apply for a Brookeskey whatever course you are attending or type of student you are and follow the simple steps.

If you already have a Brookeskey please click here to top up your card. You do not request a new card each year. If you are not a new student this year and have not had a Brookeskey before then please click here to register for a Brookeskey.

The BrookesBus service is operated by Oxford Bus Company in partnership with Oxford Brookes University. The service links the main University sites and Halls of Residence with the City Centre. The BrookesBus is available for everybody, including key holders, Brookeskey holders and concessionary pass holders.  

Exclusive BROOKESkey Offers.

	Travel for £1 You can purchase a £1 single ticket on all park&ride and city services within the cityzone by showing your Brookeskey to the driver. This discount is exclusive to active Brookeskey holders.
	Oxford - London £10 Period Return - BROOKESkey exclusive. Show your Brookeskey to the driver, buy in advance online or at our Travel Shop at Debenhams to get a £10 Period Return on our X90 service. Click here to visit our X90 website.
	Use your BROOKESkey to receive great discounts on our award winning airline service. A return trip to Heathrow on our airline service is £21 and Gatwick £29 for BROOKESkey holders. This offer is only available at our Debenhams Travel Shop or online.

The Buses

The majority of the BrookesBus fleet is made up of new ultra-low emission double deck buses with leather seats, air-conditioning, real-time information screens and free Wi-Fi on board.

U1 (NU1)

The U1 operates from Harcourt Hill Campus to Wheatley Campus via Oxford City Centre and Headington.

U1X

The U1X operates during term time only and runs from The Plain to Harcourt Hill Campus via Cowley Road, Hollow Way and Headington and Oxford City Centre.

To view the U1/U1X route map, please click here

U5 (NU5)

The U5 operates from Oxford City Centre to Marston via Cowley Road and Headington.

U5X

The U5X operates during term time only and runs from The Plain to Wheatley Campus via Cowley Road, Hollow Way and Slade Park.

To view the U5/U5X route map, please click here

Brookeskey

The Brookeskey is a rechargeable travel smartcard that is exclusive to Brookes students and staff for use on the BrookesBus services. To find out more, click on the Brookeskey button, or follow this link

Not a Brookes student or staff member? Get the key!

The key is available to everyone and can save you time, money and hassle on all Oxford Bus Company services, including the BrookesBus, park&ride and Express coach services. To find out more, visit www.oxfordkey.co.uk

About Oxford Bus Company

Oxford Bus Company are the UK’s greenest bus company, operating the most environmentally friendly bus fleet in the UK. Having been at the heart of Oxford since 1880, we take our commitment to improving air quality seriously.

We run a comprehensive network of local bus services in and around Oxford, and coach services from Oxford to central London, and to Gatwick and Heathrow airports. We also operate the popular park&ride service which connects five car parks to the city centre.