43 Abingdon to Harwell Campus via Caldecott, Steventon
Operated by Oxford Bus Company. Registered as running via Drayton & Steventon. First bus 06:40, last bus 07:40. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 43? 42 other bus routes are numbered 43 elsewhere in the UK — see every 43 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:40 | 07:40 |
|---|---|---|
| Peachcroft Roundabout (S-bound) | 06:40 | 07:40 |
| High Street (Stop A7) | 06:50 | 08:02 |
| The Green (o/s) | 07:00 | 08:14 |
| Steventon Green (S-bound) | 07:04 | 08:18 |
| Becquerel Avenue Terminus (inside) | 07:17 | 08:33 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 43
Oxford Bus Company publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Single · Child Single · Cap Adult Day Return · Cap Child Day Return · Adult MyBus Day · Adult Day Return · Adult MyBus Week · Cap Adult Single
…and 4 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Oxford Bus Company's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Oxford Bus Company.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Oxford Bus Company before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Harwell Campus: 2 journeys, first 06:40
Route map
All stops on route 43
43 towards Harwell Campus
All 28 stops
- Peachcroft Roundabout (S-bound) Abingdon
- South Avenue (opp) Abingdon
- Boundary House (o/s) Abingdon
- Oxford Road Shops (o/s) Abingdon
- Our Ladys Abingdon (SW-bound) Abingdon
- Vineyard (Stop A10) Abingdon
- High Street (Stop A7) Abingdon Town Centre
- Conduit Road (opp) Abingdon
- Victoria Road (opp) Abingdon
- Ladygrove Paddock (adj) Caldecott
- Saxton Road (adj) Caldecott
- Morland Gardens (adj) Caldecott
- Abingdon Road (S-bound) Drayton
- The Green (o/s) Drayton
- East Way (adj) Drayton
- Haywards Road (adj) Drayton
- Steventon Road Bridge (S-bound) Drayton
- Field Gardens (opp) Steventon
- Steventon Green (S-bound) Steventon
- The Cherry Tree (o/s) Steventon
- The Pack Horse (opp) Milton Hill
- Rowstock Corner (S-bound) Rowstock
- Curie Entrance (opp) Harwell Campus
- Curie Avenue (W-bound) Harwell Campus
- Eighth Street Central (S-bound) Harwell Campus
- Eighth Street South (SE-bound) Harwell Campus
- Diamond Light Source (adj) Harwell Campus
- Becquerel Avenue Terminus (inside) Harwell Campus
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 23 February 2026 MONDAY TO FRIDAY EXCEPT OVER CHRISTMAS WHERE A SPECIAL SERVICE OPERATES. PEAK TRIPS ONLY.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Oxfordshire county council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0005727/102 · Changes in Oxfordshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 43 bus?
The first 43 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 43 bus?
The last 43 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 43 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Oxford Bus Company day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 43 bus?
The 43 is operated by Oxford Bus Company.
Timetable data from Oxford Bus Company via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0005727/102. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.