Christmas Light Bus 2025

This December, Oxford will be illuminated with festive cheer as the Oxford Christmas Light Bus travels on the city's streets. This magical event, organised by Oxford Bus Company, City Sightseeing Oxford, and Thames Travel, in partnership with Get Radio, will bring joy to all ages.

A Magical Christmas Journey

This festive spectacle will feature our iconic City Sightseeing Oxford open-top bus, decked out in hundreds of twinkling lights. As the bus winds its way through Oxford, it will create a magical atmosphere, accompanied by a soundtrack of Christmas classics provided by our fabulous partner, Get Radio, Oxfordshire's local radio station.

The bus will stop at designated stopping locations to spread even more Christmas cheer and allow our colleagues to distribute delicious treats to children and adults alike, including vegan and gluten-free options.*

Dates & Times

Why We’re Doing It

We’re passionate about bringing joy to our community. That’s why we’re excited to bring back this fantastic and free festive event to the streets of Oxford this year.

The Routes

Download the map here

*Please note that hospital visits are for the benefit of the patients and staff of the hospitals.

How will it work?

The bus will turn up at the stopping locations, and then members of staff (elves) will come out to spread festive cheer and hand out some sweet treats! Visitors will unfortunately not be able to travel or get on the bus during this time.

What Are The Stopping Locations?

Stopping locations are specific places within Oxfordshire where the Christmas Light Bus will pause its journey. Our friendly colleagues will distribute delicious treats at these locations.*

For Those Living Outside Oxford

If your area isn't one of our stopping locations, you can still travel to Oxford to participate in the experience. We still have the £3 fare cap and free bus travel on Oxford's Park&Ride sites.. Click here to plan your journey.

Get Involved

We encourage you to get involved and share the magic of the Christmas Light Bus on social media. Tag us and use the hashtags #OxfordXmasBus to share your festive moments.

* Please let our team know if you have any dietary requirements.

** We reserve the right to deem any particular area not safe for the bus to visit.