Berkshire
Explore Berkshire the slow way, 5 bus routes and 1 rail route, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
5 bus routes through Berkshire
Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.
BusX40, ‘River Rapids’, Reading to Oxford
A Thames-hugging hop from upmarket Reading to historic Oxford, crossing the river early for views of barges…
Bus8, Slough to Heathrow Terminal 5
Trade Slough's working-town streets and Queensmere bustle for tree-lined roads heading south-east, as…
BusFlightline 703
From royalty to right royal thrills and spills, the Greenline 703 connects Bracknell with the world famous…
BusThe London Line 702
The bus service from Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria to Legoland via Windsor is a royal trip fit for a…
Bus32 Basingstoke – Newbury
In barely half an hour the 32 swaps Basingstoke's trading estates and Rooksdown rooftops for sheep-cropped…
🚂 Rail journeys
One rail route in Berkshire
Heritage steam, mainline scenic lines and everything in between.
📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss
What every visitor to Berkshire should put on their list
AttractionLangley
AttractionSouth Hill Park
Georgian mansion arts centre set in landscaped parkland on the edge of Bracknell.
AttractionThe Lexicon
AttractionWindsor & Eton Brewery
Independent craft brewery a short walk from Windsor Castle, offering tours, tastings and a taproom.
AttractionPunting in Oxford
AttractionNewbury Racecourse, Newbury
One of England's premier thoroughbred racing venues, Newbury Racecourse hosts major fixtures throughout the…
AttractionShaw House, Newbury
A striking Elizabethan mansion in Newbury, Shaw House combines period architecture with a museum exploring…
AttractionNewbury Lock, Newbury
One of the busiest locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Newbury Lock is a working example of Georgian…
AttractionKennet and Avon Canal, Berkshire
A historic waterway stretching 87 miles from Reading to Bath, the Kennet and Avon Canal passes through…
AttractionWest Berkshire Museum, Newbury
A local history museum showcasing the archaeology, social history, and heritage of West Berkshire from…
AttractionNewbury Wharf, Newbury
A heritage riverside development preserving Newbury's waterway heritage, featuring converted historic…
AttractionNewbury, Berkshire
An historic market town in North Berkshire, strategically located where the River Kennet and Lambourn meet…
ℹ Know before you go
Berkshire at a glance
🚍 Operators here
6 transport operators serve Berkshire
The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.