The average bus between Basingstoke and Wantage takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Basingstoke to Wantage. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Basingstoke and Wantage. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Wantage at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Newbury Wharf and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Wantage? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Wantage station via Newbury Wharf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Basingstoke to Wantage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Railway Station.
Basingstoke to Wantage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Basingstoke and Wantage is 43.2 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Market Place via Newbury Wharf and Becquerel Avenue Terminus in around 2h 23m.