The average bus between Wantage and Essex takes 7h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wantage to Essex. 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 5 times a day between Wantage and Essex. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Wantage is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Essex at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Osney Island and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wantage to Essex? 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 Wantage to Essex. However, there are services departing from Wantage station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Wantage to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Wantage to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Wantage and Essex is 141.1 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Polecat Road via Osney Island, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 7m.