Our new app has everything you need to get around the Thames Valley area with Thames Valley Buses. It’s packed full of everything you’ll need to get mobile on the bus.

Mobile Tickets

Purchase mobile tickets securely with a debit/credit card or with Google Pay and show the driver when boarding - no more searching for cash!

Live Buses and Real Time Departures:

Browse and view buses and stops on the map, explore upcoming departures, or check out the routes from a stop to see where you could travel next.

Journey Planning:

Plan your commute, trip to the shops or night out with friends. It’s now even easier to plan ahead with Thames Valley Buses.

Timetables:

We’ve squeezed all of our routes and timetables into the palm of your hand.

Favourites:

You can quickly save your favourite Departure Boards, Timetables and Journeys, with quick access from one convenient menu.

Disruptions:

You’ll be able to keep up to date with service changes directly from our disruption feeds inside the app.

As always, we welcome your feedback. You can send it to us via the app.

Thames Valley Buses is a bus company operating in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire, England. It is a subsidiary of Go-Ahead Group, and operates over 300 buses on 50 routes.

History

Thames Valley Buses was formed in 1988 through the merger of several smaller bus companies, including Aylesbury & District, City of Oxford Motor Services, and Reading Buses. The company initially operated under the name Oxfordshire Buses, but changed its name to Thames Valley Buses in 1991.

Services

Thames Valley Buses operates a wide range of bus services, including local, express, and park-and-ride services. The company's main operating areas are Oxford, Reading, Aylesbury, and High Wycombe.

Fleet

Thames Valley Buses operates a fleet of over 300 buses, including single-decker and double-decker buses. The company's fleet is predominantly made up of Alexander Dennis Enviro200 and Scania OmniCity buses.

Fares

Thames Valley Buses offers a variety of fares, including single fares, day tickets, and season tickets. The company also offers a range of discounts, including student discounts and senior citizen discounts.

Ticketing

Thames Valley Buses offers a variety of ticketing options, including paper tickets, mobile tickets, and contactless payment. The company's mobile app allows passengers to purchase tickets and track their buses in real time.

Customer Service

Thames Valley Buses provides a range of customer service options, including a customer service hotline, an online contact form, and a social media presence. The company also has a team of customer service representatives who can assist passengers with inquiries and complaints.

Awards

Thames Valley Buses has won a number of awards for its services, including the Bus Operator of the Year award at the UK Bus Awards in 2018. The company has also been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and its work to improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities.