6 Newbury ↔ West Ilsley
Operated by Newbury & District. First bus 07:22, last bus 18:15. 21 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 6 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards West Ilsley · Monday to Friday towards West Ilsley · Saturday towards Newbury · Monday to Friday towards Newbury · Saturday
| Newbury Wharf (Bay D) | 10:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 16:15 | 16:15 | 18:15 | 18:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Way (Stop P) | 10:32 | 10:32 | 12:32 | 12:32 | 14:32 | 14:32 | 16:17 | 16:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 |
| Shaw Cemetery (opp) | 10:39 | 10:39 | 12:39 | 12:39 | 14:39 | 14:39 | 16:24 | 16:24 | 18:23 | 18:23 |
| Hermitage Post Office (Adj) | 10:48 | 10:48 | 12:48 | 12:48 | 14:48 | 14:48 | 16:33 | 16:33 | 18:31 | 18:31 |
| Water Street (N-bound) | 10:56 | 10:56 | 12:56 | 12:56 | 14:56 | 14:56 | 16:41 | 16:41 | 18:39 | 18:39 |
| Swan Hotel (opp) | 11:04 | 11:04 | 13:04 | 13:04 | 15:04 | 15:04 | 16:49 | 16:49 | 18:46 | 18:46 |
| Church Hill (nr) | 11:09 | 11:09 | 13:09 | 13:09 | 15:09 | 15:09 | 16:54 | 16:54 | 18:51 | 18:51 |
| The Harrow (adj) | 11:14 | 11:14 | 13:14 | 13:14 | 15:14 | 15:14 | 16:59 | 16:59 | · | · |
Route map
All stops on route 6
6 towards West Ilsley
- Newbury Wharf (Bay D) Newbury
- Park Way (Stop P) Newbury
- Park Way Top (Stop R) Newbury
- Hawthorn Road (adj) Newbury
- Coachmans Court (adj) Shaw
- Shaw Road Foot (NE-bound) Shaw
- Shaw Cemetery (opp) Shaw
- Dymond Farm (opp) Longlane
- Grange Farm (adj) Longlane
- Cold Ash Farm (opp) Longlane
- Fishers Lane (Opp) Longlane
- Curridge Turn (adj) Longlane
- Long Lane The Lamb (opp) Longlane
- Marlston Road (E-bound) Hermitage
- Priors Court Road (Adj) Hermitage
- Hermitage Post Office (Adj) Hermitage
- Hermitage Primary School (adj) Hermitage
- Chapel Lane (opp) Hermitage
- Four Elms (NE-bound) Hampstead Norreys
- Eling Turn (Opp) Eling
- Old Railway Bridge (NE-bound) Hampstead Norreys
- Water Street (N-bound) Hampstead Norreys
- Oakwood House (adj) Compton
- St Mary & St Nicholas Church (opp) Compton
- Coombe Road Top (adj) Compton
- School Cottage (opp) Compton
- Swan Hotel (opp) Compton
- Newbury Lane (adj) Compton
- Church Hill (nr) East Ilsley
- All Saints Church (Adj) West Ilsley
- The Harrow (adj) West Ilsley
6 towards Newbury
- The Harrow (adj) West Ilsley
- All Saints Church (opp) West Ilsley
- Church Hill (nr) East Ilsley
- Newbury Lane (opp) Compton
- School Cottage (adj) Compton
- Swan Hotel (adj) Compton
- St Mary & St Nicholas Church (adj) Compton
- Coombe Road Top (opp) Compton
- Old Railway Bridge (SW-bound) Hampstead Norreys
- Water Street (S-bound) Hampstead Norreys
- Hampstead Norreys Primary School (adj) Hampstead Norreys
- Eling Turn (Adj) Eling
- Four Elms (SW-bound) Hampstead Norreys
- Hermitage Primary School (opp) Hermitage
- Chapel Lane (adj) Hermitage
- Hermitage Post Office (opp) Hermitage
- Marlston Road (W-bound) Hermitage
- Priors Court Road (opp) Hermitage
- Curridge Turn (opp) Longlane
- Long Lane The Lamb (adj) Longlane
- Cold Ash Farm (adj) Longlane
- Fishers Lane (adj) Longlane
- Grange Farm (Opp) Longlane
- Dymond Farm (adj) Longlane
- Shaw Cemetery (adj) Shaw
- Coachmans Court (S-bound) Shaw
- Shaw Road Foot (SW-bound) Shaw
- Hawthorn Road (opp) Newbury
- Park Way Top (Stop S) Newbury
- Park Way (Stop Q) Newbury
- Newbury Wharf (Bay G) Newbury
- Newbury Wharf (Bay D) Newbury
- Porchester Road (adj) Newbury
- Priory Road (adj) Newbury
- Friars Road (Adj) Newbury
- The Oaks (opp) Newbury
- Newbury College campus (on) Newbury
- Monks Lane east (W-bound) Newbury
- Monks Lane Surgery (adj) Newbury
- Tesco The Triangle (N-bound) Greenham
- Chandos Road (opp 48) Newbury
- The Oaks (adj) Newbury
- Croft Road (opp) Newbury
- Wendan Road (adj 12) Newbury
- Buckingham Road (opp) Newbury
- Bartlemy Road east (adj) Newbury
- Falkland Memorial (adj) Newbury
- Park House School Rear Entrance (nr) Wash Common
- Tydehams (adj) Newbury
- Cary Close (adj) Wash Common
- Villiers Way (E-bound) Wash Common
- Chiltern Close (adj) Wash Common
- Meyrick Drive (on) Wash Common
- Holborne Close (opp) Wash Common
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 Aug 2026 Operating between West Ilsley and Newbury given service number 6 / 6A effective from 03 August 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 19 Jul 2026 Operating between Harrogate Bus Station and Pannal Ash/Beckwith Knowle Circular given service number 6 effective from 19 July 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 6 bus?
The first 6 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 6 bus?
The last 6 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 6 bus cost?
The 6 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. Newbury & District day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 6 bus?
The 6 is operated by Newbury & District.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.