Visiting Wantage

Wantage is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Wantage?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Wantage then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Wantage!

FAQs About Wantage

How Do I Get To Wantage?

Driving directions to Wantage:

From Oxford:

  1. Take the A34 south towards Newbury.
  2. Take the exit onto the A4185 towards Wantage/Didcot.
  3. Continue on the A4185 until you reach Wantage.

From Reading:

  1. Take the A34 north towards Oxford.
  2. Take the exit onto the A417 towards Wantage/Faringdon.
  3. Continue on the A417 until you reach Wantage.

Rail directions to Wantage:

The nearest train station to Wantage is Didcot Parkway, which is approximately 10 miles away.

From London:

  1. Take a train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway.
  2. From Didcot Parkway, take a taxi or bus towards Wantage.

Suggestions:

If you are coming from London or Reading, it may be easier to drive to Wantage rather than taking the train.

When driving to Wantage, be aware that parking in the town center can be difficult. There are several car parks available just outside the town center.

If you are traveling by train, it may be more convenient to take a taxi rather than a bus from Didcot Parkway.

What's The Nearest Airport To Wantage?

The closest airport to Wantage is Oxford Airport, which is located around 20 miles away. If you're driving, you can either take the A34 or the A420 to get there. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford Airport to Oxford city centre and then get a bus or taxi to Wantage.

Where Is Wantage?