There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Wantage by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, bus • 2 h 17 min
$57 - $80
Cheapest option
Bus • 3 h 5 min
$17 - $21
1 alternative option
Drive • 1 h 34 min
$17 - $26
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Wantage, England?
You can take a bus from Birmingham to Wantage via Oxford and Oxford City Centre, St Aldates (Stop H4) in around 3 h 5 min.

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $30 - $50
- Anytime Single
- $45 - $75
- Off-Peak Single
- $35 - $55

- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Oxford, Osney Island (Bridge St corner) to Wantage, Seesen Way
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Oxford City Centre, St Aldates (Stop H4) to Wantage, Market Place (Bear Hotel)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $14
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Birmingham to Wantage?
The distance between Birmingham and Wantage is 104 km. The road distance is 132 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Wantage?
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Wantage is to bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 3 h 5 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Wantage?
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Wantage is to drive which takes 1 h 34 min and costs £12 - £19.
Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Wantage?
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Wantage, Market Place (Bear Hotel) via Oxford City Centre, St Aldates (Stop H4). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 5 min.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Wantage?
It takes approximately 2 h 17 min to get from Birmingham to Wantage, including transfers.