Bus from Oxford (Oxfordshire) to Wantage
3 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 00:14 (weekdays); night service NS9 runs 00:53–02:53. Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:15, last bus 23:15.
Next buses to Wantage as of 18:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oxford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~46 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 25 | 05:58 | 00:14 | Park End Street (Stop D5) | Market Place (Stop A) | Cumnor, Bessels Leigh, Tubney, Frilford, Garford, East Hanney & 1 more |
| NS9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~39 min | 3 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:53 | 02:53 | Park End Street (Stop D5) | Market Place (Stop A) | Cumnor, Bessels Leigh, Tubney, Frilford, Garford, East Hanney & 1 more |
| OX1 | Thames Travel | ~77 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Saturdays only | 21:55 | 21:55 | Kassam Stadium (o/s) | Seesen Way (NW-bound) | Abingdon, Marcham, Frilford, Garford, East Hanney & Grove |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oxford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every S9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Oxford to Wantage?
3 routes run directly from Oxford to Wantage: the S9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the NS9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the OX1 (Thames Travel). The most frequent is the S9, 38 times each weekday — board at Park End Street (Stop D5) and get off at Market Place (Stop A), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oxford to Wantage?
Around 46 minutes on the S9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cumnor, Bessels Leigh, Tubney, Frilford and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Oxford to Wantage?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 00:14 — and night service NS9 runs 00:53–02:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oxford to Wantage?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.