Buses - information and advice

Overview of bus services in Bracknell Forest

There are three main bus operators in Bracknell Forest: First, Thames Travel and Courtney Coaches. As a general rule, Thames Travel operate services north of the town centre, First operate services south of the town centre, and Courtney Coaches run additional services including weekends and evenings.

Some services are run by the bus operators on their own. For other services, which would otherwise not be available, the council contributes towards the operating costs.

Links to the websites of the main bus operators can be found to the right of this page.

Finding your local bus service

The Traveline website provides timetable, route and bus stop information together with maps to help you plan a bus journey. You can also telephone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 to speak to someone about a bus-related question.

Alternatively, if you would just like a simple bus route map shown on a road layout, please use our maps of Bracknell bus routes. You can find your nearest bus stop using LocalView, the council's tool that allows you to find amenities and services where you live.

For information on fares, please contact the bus operator directly.

People with mobile phones can now get bus information on the move. For details of Traveline-txt and NextBuses services visit the Traveline website.

Concessionary bus fares

Residents who have reached the qualifying age or who are eligible through disability can apply for a national concessionary bus pass. The scheme allows pass holders to travel on local bus services for free at weekends and at off-peak times during the week. For more information visit our page about the concessionary bus fares scheme.

Combined rail and bus tickets

PlusBus is a discounted bus ticket for people making a combined rail and bus journey. It allows unlimited local bus travel around town at the start, the end, or on both ends of your train journey.

For more information, and a map showing the area you can use a Bracknell PlusBus ticket, download the leaflet on the right or use the link to the national PlusBus website.

Bus shelters

Shelters managed by the borough council are inspected regularly, but if you notice any damage or vandalism it can be reported to the Environment, Culture and Communities Department on 01344 352000.

Some of the older looking, green coloured bus shelters are the responsibility of Bracknell Town Council. Any issues should be reported to them by phoning 01344 420079.