Stagecoach West has confirmed it will stop running the S2 bus service between Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and Oxford from Sunday 29 March 2026. This route is a major transport link for people who travel daily between these towns for work or school.
The company announced that the service will be handed over to a new operator, although it has not yet named which company will take over. This change means residents will need to check for new timetables and ticket information once the transition happens at the end of the month.
The update about the service ending was first shared on the company website on 5 March 2026. This route has been a well-known part of the local bus network since it was reorganised under a specific series of regional routes.
Local people who rely on the bus to get to Witney and Oxford will need to find alternative travel plans until the new operator releases its schedule. Further details about who will be running the buses are expected to be made public before the handover date.
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