Bus from Wantage to Oxford (Oxfordshire)
3 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 23:00 (weekdays); night service NS9 runs 00:55–01:55.
Next buses to Oxford (Oxfordshire) as of 05:40
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 | ~58 min | 38 | Sat 37 · Sun 26 | 05:20 | 23:00 | Market Place (Stop A) | Park End Street (Stop D1) | Grove, East Hanney, Garford, Frilford, Tubney, Bessels Leigh & 1 more |
| NS9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~43 min | 2 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:55 | 01:55 | Market Place (Stop A) | Park End Street (Stop D1) | Grove, East Hanney, Garford, Frilford, Tubney, Bessels Leigh & 1 more |
| OX1 | Thames Travel | ~89 min | 1 | Tuesdays and Saturdays only | 17:36 | 17:36 | Market Place (Stop A) | Kassam Stadium (o/s) | Grove, East Hanney, Garford, Frilford, Marcham & Abingdon |
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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wantage to Oxford?
3 routes run directly from Wantage to Oxford: the S9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the NS9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the OX1 (Thames Travel). The most frequent is the S9, 38 times each weekday — board at Market Place (Stop A) and get off at Park End Street (Stop D1), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wantage to Oxford?
Around 58 minutes on the S9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Grove, East Hanney, Garford, Frilford and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wantage to Oxford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 23:00 — and night service NS9 runs 00:55–01:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wantage to Oxford?
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.