Buses in and around Wantage

Buses that operate to/from Wantage

  • Abingdon to Wantage

    via Harwell Campus, Chilton

    Operated by Thames Travel

  • Wantage to Faringdon

    via East Challow, Stanford in the Vale

    Operated by Pulhams Coaches

  • Wantage to Faringdon

    via Letcombe Regis, Childrey, Sparsholt & Uffington

    Operated by Pulhams Coaches

  • The service X1, NX1, X15 has disruptions

    Oxford Rail Station to Wantage (X1) or Witney (X15)

    via Oxford City Centre, Redbridge Park&Ride, Abingdon, Marcham, Grove (X1), Standlake (X15), Ducklington (X15)

    Operated by Oxford Bus Company

    • Denchworth Road, Wantage Closure

      22nd Jul 2026 - 1st Sep 2026

      Due to works taking place in the area, Denchworth Road in Wantage will be closed to traffic from 22nd July until 1st September 2026. During this time, our X1/NX1/X35/X36 services will divert via Mably Way, Grove Road and Seesen Way. As a result, the Fitzwaryn School and Whittington Crescent bus stops will not be served in both directions. Passengers can use the Market Place or the Health Centre stops as alternatives.

    • Queen Street temporary closure

      10th Aug 2026 - 4th Sep 2026

      We have been advised that Queen Street will be closed between from 10/08 and 04/09 for roadworks. During this time our services will need to divert as follows:

      Our 3 and 3A services will divert via Castle Street, Speedwell Street and St Aldates to resume their regular route on the High Street.

      Our 8, 46, 500 and 35 services will divert from Westgate via New Road, Oxpens Road, Speedwell Street and St Aldates to resume their regular route on the High Street, St Aldates and Police Station respectively.

      Our 35 services will divert from George Street via New Road and Castle Street on Saturdays and Sundays.

      Our X1/X15 services will divert after New Road via Castle Street and Speedwell Street to resume their regular route at the Police Station.

      Our X2 and X40 services will divert from Westgate via New Road, Oxpens Road, Speedwell Street to resume their regular route at the Police Station.

    • Lodge Hill Stop Suspended

      10th Aug 2026 - 18th Sep 2026

      Due to ongoing works taking place in the area, the Lodge Hill bus stop will be suspended towards Abingdon between the 10th August and 18th September 2026. A temporary bus stop will be located opposite the Car Dealership

    • Witney Access Scheme Phase 2 Roadworks

      10th Aug 2026 - 31st Oct 2026

      Due to the Phase 2 of the Witney Access Scheme roadworks, between 10th of August and October our services operating within Witney will divert as follows:

      X15 services will divert from Marriotts Walk via the High Street and Witan Way in order to terminate at Langdale Gate stop, services will then commence from Langdale Gate and resume their regular route via Corn Street towards Oxford.

      H2 services will follow their regular route into Witney but will terminate at Langdale Gate where they will wait, services will then commence from the Market Square stop D towards Oxford as normal.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • The service X35, X24, X34 has disruptions

    Didcot to Newbury (X24/X34) or Wantage & Grove (X35)

    via GWP North (X34/X35), Harwell Campus, Chilton (X34)

    Operated by Thames Travel

    • Haydon Road, Didcot Overnight Closure

      10th - 22nd Aug 2026

      Due to works taking place on Haydon Road, the road will be closed each night between 20:00 and 06:00 from 10th to 21st August 2026. During this time, our services will divert via Hitchcock Way and Broadway and will be unable to serve the Melton Driver and Haydon Road stops. Passengers are advised to use the Orchard Centre as an alternative.

    • Denchworth Road, Wantage Closure

      22nd Jul 2026 - 1st Sep 2026

      Due to works taking place in the area, Denchworth Road in Wantage will be closed to traffic from 22nd July until 1st September 2026. During this time, our X1/NX1/X35/X36 services will divert via Mably Way, Grove Road and Seesen Way. As a result, the Fitzwaryn School and Whittington Crescent bus stops will not be served in both directions. Passengers can use the Market Place or the Health Centre stops as alternatives.

    • Milton Heights Turn Stop Suspended

      30th Apr 2026 onwards

      Due to construction works taking place in the area, the Milton Heights Turn bus stop is currently suspended until further notice for journeys towards Didcot/Harwell Campus. We are awaiting further information concerning the possibility of a temporary bus stop arrangement.

  • The service X36 has disruptions

    Didcot to Wantage Kingsgrove

    via Milton Park, Steventon, Grove

    Operated by Thames Travel

    • Denchworth Road, Wantage Closure

      22nd Jul 2026 - 1st Sep 2026

      Due to works taking place in the area, Denchworth Road in Wantage will be closed to traffic from 22nd July until 1st September 2026. During this time, our X1/NX1/X35/X36 services will divert via Mably Way, Grove Road and Seesen Way. As a result, the Fitzwaryn School and Whittington Crescent bus stops will not be served in both directions. Passengers can use the Market Place or the Health Centre stops as alternatives.

    • Milton Heights Turn Stop Suspended

      30th Apr 2026 onwards

      Due to construction works taking place in the area, the Milton Heights Turn bus stop is currently suspended until further notice for journeys towards Didcot/Harwell Campus. We are awaiting further information concerning the possibility of a temporary bus stop arrangement.