43 Wantage to Abingdon via Charlton, Harwell Campus
Operated by Thames Travel. Registered as running via Abingdon, Drayton, Steventon, Harwell Campus ,East Hendred. First bus 16:38, last bus 18:25. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles 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 | 16:38 | 18:25 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Place (Stop A) | 16:38 | · |
| Portway Close (adj) | 16:47 | · |
| Main Street (opp) | 16:57 | · |
| Becquerel Avenue Terminus (inside) | 17:05 | 18:25 |
| Steventon Green (N-bound) | 17:19 | 18:39 |
| The Green (opp) | 17:24 | 18:44 |
| Stratton Way (Stop A2) | 17:40 | 19:00 |
| Peachcroft Roundabout (N-bound) | 17:47 | 19:07 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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
Thames Travel publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Single · Child Single · Adult MyBus Day · Adult MyBus Week · Cap Adult Single · Cap Child Single
…and 10 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 Thames Travel'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 Thames Travel.
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 Thames Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Abingdon: 3 journeys, first 16:38
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Abingdon: 3 journeys, first 16:38
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Abingdon: 2 journeys, first 17:05
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Abingdon: 2 journeys, first 17:05
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Abingdon: 3 journeys, first 16:38
Route map
All stops on route 43
43 towards Abingdon
All 47 stops
- Market Place (Stop A) Wantage
- Community Hospital (o/s) Charlton
- Charlton Park (adj) Charlton
- Fyfield Close (opp) Charlton
- Crab Hill A417 (NE-bound) Charlton
- Ardington Turn (opp) Ardington
- The Hare (o/s) West Hendred
- Portway Close (adj) East Hendred
- Acorn Close (opp) Rowstock
- Rowstock Corner (E-bound) Rowstock
- Curie Entrance (opp) Harwell Campus
- Thompson Entrance (opp) Harwell Campus
- Garden Centre (opp) Chilton
- Latton Close (nr) Chilton
- Main Street (opp) Chilton
- Garden Centre (adj) Chilton
- Fermi Avenue East (opp) Harwell Campus
- Diamond Light Source (adj) Harwell Campus
- Becquerel Avenue Terminus (inside) Harwell Campus
- Diamond Light Source (opp) Harwell Campus
- Eighth Street South (NW-bound) Harwell Campus
- Eighth Street Central (N-bound) Harwell Campus
- Curie Avenue (E-bound) Harwell Campus
- Curie Entrance (adj) Harwell Campus
- Rowstock Corner (N-bound) Rowstock
- The Pack Horse (o/s) Milton Hill
- The Cherry Tree (opp) Steventon
- Steventon Green (N-bound) Steventon
- Field Gardens (adj) Steventon
- Steventon Road Bridge (N-bound) Drayton
- Haywards Road (opp) Drayton
- East Way (opp) Drayton
- The Green (opp) Drayton
- Abingdon Road (N-bound) Drayton
- Morland Gardens (opp) Caldecott
- Saxton Road (opp) Caldecott
- Ladygrove Paddock (opp) Caldecott
- Victoria Road (adj) Abingdon
- Conduit Road (adj) Abingdon
- Coxeters (o/s) Abingdon Town Centre
- Stratton Way (Stop A2) Abingdon Town Centre
- Vineyard (Stop A11) Abingdon
- Our Ladys Abingdon (NE-bound) Abingdon
- Oxford Road Shops (opp) Abingdon
- Boundary House (opp) Abingdon
- South Avenue (adj) Abingdon
- Peachcroft Roundabout (N-bound) Abingdon
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 22 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 1 September 2024 MONDAY TO FRIDAY EXCLUDING
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0007184/171 · 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 16:38 (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 18:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 43 bus cost?
The 43 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Thames Travel 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 Thames Travel.
Timetable data from Thames Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0007184/171. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.