Bus Travel

Single Bus Fares

The £2 single bus fares has now been extended until 31 December 2024 to help passengers with the cost of living.

This scheme, funded by the Government, applies to Reading Buses, Thames Valley Buses and Carousel Buses.

Bus Travel Updates

We've recently updated our Wokingham Borough Public Transport Map & Guide which can be found under Related Downloads.

For updates on the latest bus services please visit the bus operators website:

Reading Buses visit: Reading Buses

Or download the Reading Buses app

Thames Valley Buses visit: Thames Valley Buses

Or download the Thames Valley Buses app

Horseman Coaches visit: Horseman Coaches

Arriva Buses visit: Arriva Buses

Carousel Buses visit: Carousel Buses

Arriva 850 bus service will cease operating on Saturday 27 July; however, Carousel Buses will take on the route from 28 July.

The timetable and route will remain the same. Carousel will be participating in the national £2 fare. Other fares will be comparable to the Arriva fares. Bus passengers who have purchased any season tickets from Arriva will need to approach them for a refund and then purchase new tickets from Carousel. Further information can be found here: New Carousel Buses services from 28 July 2024

For information about School Buses visit: School Buses 

Wokingham has a diverse bus network which provides short trips as well as longer distance journeys to places such as Henley, Marlow, Fleet and Farnborough. Links to all bus services operating within the borough are provided under Local Buses.

Ability Travel

Ability Travel is a new and bespoke service which aims to improve the travelling capability of young people with Special Educational Needs and anyone who wants to become an independent traveller.

Ability Travel provide a tailored travel training programme to support you in achieving your independent travel goals and ambitions.

Learn how to travel by train or bus, become familiar with the assistance available on board, and learn about the stations and the facilities.

Their programme is available to support those who might face barriers to train or bus travel. We have extensive experience supporting people with a variety of disabilities and support needs.

For more information please visit Ability Travel.

Try a train and bus workshop

Optalis have produced a short video offering people the opportunity to gain experience and confidence on using public transport.

Bus Passenger Charter

As part of the collaborative work between local bus operators and the Council, a passenger charter has now been agreed. The passenger charter sets out what passengers can expect from local bus services in the borough. This is the first passenger charter for the borough. The Council will engage with local community groups on future revisions.  The Bus Passenger Charter can be found under Related Downloads.