Bus from Wantage to Grove (Oxfordshire)
9 direct routes · 6–36 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 23:45 (weekdays); night service NS9 runs 00:55–01:55.
Next buses to Grove (Oxfordshire) as of 08:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wantage, 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 | ~14 min | 38 | Sat 37 · Sun 26 | 05:20 | 23:00 | Market Place (Stop A) | Wick Green (adj) | — |
| X35 | Thames Travel | ~12 min | 31 | Sat 19 · Sun 13 | 06:10 | 23:45 | Market Place (Stop A) | The Green (NE-bound) | — |
| X36 | Thames Travel | ~10 min | 27 | Sat 26 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 19:55 | Market Place (Stop A) | Wick Green (adj) | — |
| BP1 | Wantage & District Community Transport | ~6 min | 5 | weekdays only | 08:04 | 18:10 | Health Centre (opp) | Boston House (adj) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · NS9, BB4, OX1, 401, 85
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~9 min | 2 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:55 | 01:55 | Market Place (Stop A) | Wick Green (adj) | — |
| BB4 | Thames Travel | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:16 | 16:16 | Market Place (Stop A) | Wick Green (adj) | — |
| OX1 | Thames Travel | ~10 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Saturdays only | 17:36 | 17:36 | Market Place (Stop A) | The Green (NE-bound) | — |
| 401 | First & Last Mile | ~11 min | 1 | Mondays only | 12:25 | 12:25 | Market Place (Stop A) | The Green (W-bound) | — |
| 85 | Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services) | ~36 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 10:00 | 10:00 | Market Place (Stop A) | Wick Green (adj) | East Challow, Goosey, Charney Bassett, Lyford, West Hanney & Denchworth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wantage 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, X36 bus, BB4 bus, 401 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Wantage to Grove
- £3.00 adult single on the NS9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire)
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 Wantage to Grove?
9 routes run directly from Wantage to Grove: the S9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the X35 (Thames Travel), the X36 (Thames Travel), the BP1 (Wantage & District Community Transport), the NS9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the BB4 (Thames Travel), the OX1 (Thames Travel), the 401 (First & Last Mile), the 85 (Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services)). The most frequent is the S9, 38 times each weekday — board at Market Place (Stop A) and get off at Wick Green (adj), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wantage to Grove?
Between 6 minutes on the BP1 and 36 on the 85, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wantage to Grove?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 23:45 — and night service NS9 runs 00:55–01:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wantage to Grove?
An adult single from Wantage to Grove is £3.00 on the NS9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), from Market Place (Stop A) to Wick Green (adj). 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.