BROOKESbus fares
Oxford Brookes University has announced changes to its current BROOKESbus contract and BROOKESkey ticket options. Please click here for more information.
Travel offers exclusive to Oxford Brookes students and staff
The below offers are restricted to Oxford Brookes University students and staff - you must carry your student/staff ID with you at all times when travelling. Further details on these offers can be found below.
Multi-trip options
£14.40 (normally £19.50) | 12 single journeys on Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel and Pulhams local buses within CityZone, including night buses. Use your Oxford Brookes email address in the app and the discount will be applied at checkout. |
12 Single Journeys - CityZone & CountryZone £24 (normally £35) | Includes journeys on any Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel and Pulhams local buses within CityZone & CountryZone, including night buses. Use your Oxford Brookes email address in the app and the discount will be applied at checkout. |
the airline coaches
Oxford to Heathrow Airport Return £25 (normally £35) | Flexible return on the airline coach service from Oxford to Heathrow Airport. Valid for up to 1 year. Use your Oxford Brookes email address in the app and the discount will be applied at checkout. |
Oxford to Gatwick Airport Return £30 (normally £45) | Flexible return on the airline coach service from Oxford to Gatwick Airport. Valid for up to 1 year. Use your Oxford Brookes email address in the app and the discount will be applied at checkout. |
Time-based options
Regular travellers can save with the Brookes CityZone Annual ticket. These are valid for unlimited travel:
This subsidised ticket will be offered to all staff and students at the University for just £220 plus a £10 administration fee per year, with further subsidies and discounts provided where deemed appropriate by the University.
These tickets will be valid on all Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses and Pulhams services within the CityZone area, which will provide more comprehensive travel across Oxford for those who make frequent use of the bus. Full details on how to purchase these tickets will be made available shortly, with tickets on sale from late June 2025 onwards.
Holders of existing Brookes Inclusive Travel passes will be able to continue to use these on the same services as presently until their expiry at the end of August 2025.
Brookes Intersite passes will no longer be accepted (both Intersite & Headington Permit variants) from 1st July 2025.
There will also be some changes to our other Oxford Brookes discounted tickets from Tuesday 1st July 2025:
- The Brookes CityZone Single available from the driver with Brookes Staff or Student ID will increase to £1.80.
- Our range of Brookes discounted multi-journey products available exclusively on the Oxford Bus app will be revised:
- Brookes CityZone 12 Trip - £17.50
- Brookes CityZone & CountryZone 12 Trip - £30.00
- Brookes Heathrow Flexible Return - £29.00
- Brookes Gatwick Flexible Return - £35.00
Buy on the bus
Oxford Brookes University staff and students can show their valid University ID card to buy a single discounted travel fare on Oxford Bus Company or Thames Travel services within CityZone.
Single journey for £1.50 (£1.80 from 1st July 2025) | A single (one way) ticket on any Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel or Pulhams local bus services within the CityZone. Simply show your valid Oxford Brookes photo ID card to the driver to pay the discounted fare price. |
Further details on travel information for Oxford Brookes can be found on the University’s dedicated webpages.