🚌 Bus from Wantage to Oxford
5 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~42 min | 64 | 05:20 | 00:40 | Market Place (Stop A) |
| X1 | Oxford Bus Company | ~66 min | 36 | 06:00 | 23:50 | Market Place (Stop A) |
| OX1 | Thames Travel | ~95 min | 3 | 10:15 | 17:30 | Seymore Crescent (adj) |
| NX1 | Oxford Bus Company | ~48 min | 2 | 01:35 | 02:35 | Market Place (Stop A) |
| NS9 | Stagecoach Oxfordshire | ~36 min | 1 | 01:40 | 01:40 | Market Place (Stop A) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wantage to Oxford?
5 routes run directly from Wantage to Oxford: the S9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire), the X1 (Oxford Bus Company), the OX1 (Thames Travel), the NX1 (Oxford Bus Company), the NS9 (Stagecoach Oxfordshire).
How long does the bus take from Wantage to Oxford?
Around 42 minutes on the S9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wantage to Oxford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the S9) leaves around 05:20 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetable 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.