Bus Wantage to Northampton from £12 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Wantage and Northampton takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wantage to Northampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Osney Island

best

Take the bus from Market Place to Osney Islandbus S9 / ...
Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
Take the bus from Central station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X6

4h 50m

£8–15

Wantage to Northampton bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Wantage and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wantage is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Northampton at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Osney Island and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 4:29 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wantage to Northampton? 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.

Map of how to get from Wantage to Northampton.

Launch map view

Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Wantage, England and Northampton, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus Interchange via Osney Island, Gloucester Green Bus Station, High Street, and Central station in around 4h 50m.

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