Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wantage travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wantage

With a population of 9,767, Wantage is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wantage to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wantage

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Plough at Hanney (Church St) and The Plough Inn (Church St, West Hanney) are great picks.

When to visit Wantage

Wantage in September
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wantage in September
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wantage

Plane

When flying to Wantage, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wantage departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wantage, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wantage to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wantage is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 90 km from Wantage. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wantage, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wantage takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Wantage, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wantage departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wantage, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wantage to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wantage is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 90 km from Wantage. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wantage, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wantage takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Wantage

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Wantage

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wantage

Most booked hotels in Wantage

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The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Prince of Burford
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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The Sparsholt Barn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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The Blue Boar
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Minster Mill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£118+
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Hiring a car in Wantage

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wantage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wantage, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wantage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wantage, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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