Bus from Ruscote to Hardwick (Banbury)
5 direct routes · 1–6 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hardwick (Banbury) as of 07:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ruscote, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~6 min | 59 | Sat 56 · Sun 21 | 05:35 | 23:20 | Ruscote Avenue (NE-bound) | Hereford Way (opp) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 77A, 76B, 496, MRT2
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77A | Stagecoach Midlands | ~2 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:03 | 12:03 | Cromwell Road East (adj) | Greville Road (adj) | — |
| 76B | Stagecoach Midlands | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:08 | 18:08 | Cromwell Road East (adj) | Greville Road (adj) | — |
| 496 | Flexibus | ~2 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 13:32 | 13:32 | Cromwell Road East (adj) | Greville Road (adj) | — |
| MRT2 | M & R Travel | ~1 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Ferndale Road (adj) | Barley Mow (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ruscote 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 B9 bus, 77A bus, 76B bus or 496 bus timetable.
Fares from Ruscote to Hardwick
- £2.40 adult single on the B9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire)
- £2.10 adult single on the 77A and 76B (Stagecoach Midlands)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ruscote to Hardwick?
5 routes run directly from Ruscote to Hardwick: the B9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the 77A (Stagecoach Midlands), the 76B (Stagecoach Midlands), the 496 (Flexibus), the MRT2 (M & R Travel). The most frequent is the B9, 59 times each weekday — board at Ruscote Avenue (NE-bound) and get off at Hereford Way (opp), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ruscote to Hardwick?
Between 1 minutes on the MRT2 and 6 on the B9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ruscote to Hardwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ruscote to Hardwick?
Adult singles from Ruscote to Hardwick: £2.40 on the B9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire); £2.10 on the 77A and 76B (Stagecoach Midlands). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.