85 Wantage circular via East Challow, Grove
Operated by Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services). First bus 10:00, last bus 12:45. 2 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 85? 22 other bus routes are numbered 85 elsewhere in the UK — see every 85 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:00 |
|---|---|
| Market Place (Stop A) | 10:00 |
| Warmans Close (adj) | 10:02 |
| Hamilton Drive (opp) | 10:02 |
| Green (opp) | 10:04 |
| Challow Station (o/s) | 10:08 |
| Telephone Box (opp) | 10:10 |
| Orchard Close (adj) | 10:18 |
| Tallys Buildings Bus Shelter (o/s) | 10:21 |
| Green Bus Shelter (o/s) | 10:26 |
| Brook Lane (adj) | 10:31 |
| Wick Green (adj) | 10:36 |
| The Green (S-bound) | 10:37 |
| Millbrook Square (opp) | 10:38 |
| Bosleys Orchard (opp) | 10:38 |
| Mandhill Close (opp) | 10:38 |
| Wolage Drive (opp) | 10:39 |
| Health Centre (inside) | 10:41 |
| Harcourt Way (adj) | 10:42 |
| Humber Close (adj) | 10:44 |
| Seesen Way (SE-bound) | 10:44 |
| Market Place (Stop C) | 10:46 |
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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Wantage: 1 journey, first 10:00 inbound: 1 journey, first 12:45
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Wantage: 1 journey, first 10:00 inbound: 1 journey, first 12:45
Route map
All stops on route 85
85 towards Wantage
All 21 stops
- Market Place (Stop A) Wantage
- Warmans Close (adj) Wantage
- Hamilton Drive (opp) East Challow
- Green (opp) East Challow
- Challow Station (o/s) Goosey
- Telephone Box (opp) Goosey
- Orchard Close (adj) Charney Bassett
- Tallys Buildings Bus Shelter (o/s) Lyford
- Green Bus Shelter (o/s) West Hanney
- Brook Lane (adj) Denchworth
- Wick Green (adj) Grove
- The Green (S-bound) Grove
- Millbrook Square (opp) Grove
- Bosleys Orchard (opp) Grove
- Mandhill Close (opp) Grove
- Wolage Drive (opp) Grove
- Health Centre (inside) Wantage
- Harcourt Way (adj) Wantage
- Humber Close (adj) Wantage
- Seesen Way (SE-bound) Wantage
- Market Place (Stop C) Wantage
85 inbound
All 21 stops
- Market Place (Stop A) Wantage
- Seesen Way (NW-bound) Wantage
- Humber Close (opp) Wantage
- Harcourt Way (opp) Wantage
- Health Centre (inside) Wantage
- Wolage Drive (adj) Grove
- Mandhill Close (o/s) Grove
- Bosleys Orchard (adj) Grove
- Millbrook Square (o/s) Grove
- The Green (W-bound) Grove
- Wick Green (opp) Grove
- Brook Lane (opp) Denchworth
- Green Bus Shelter (o/s) West Hanney
- Tallys Buildings Bus Shelter (opp) Lyford
- Orchard Close (opp) Charney Bassett
- Telephone Box (o/s) Goosey
- Challow Station (opp) Goosey
- Green (o/s) East Challow
- Hamilton Drive (adj) East Challow
- Warmans Close (opp) Wantage
- Market Place (Stop C) Wantage
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 85 bus?
The first 85 departure on Wednesdays leaves at 10:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 85 bus?
The last 85 on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 12:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 85 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services) day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 85 bus?
The 85 is operated by Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services).
Timetable data from Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services) via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.