Carousel Country

Frequent connections across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and beyond with Carousel Country.

We’re here to keep you moving with frequent, reliable links in and around High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Windsor, Slough, and Uxbridge. You’ll enjoy handy stops for shopping and leisure, plus convenient connections to the Elizabeth Line, National Rail services and the London Underground. With free Wi-Fi and audio-visual announcements on board, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.

On this page, you'll find:

• Services
• Network map
• Tickets
• Things to do
• FAQs

	The One 1/1A/1B (from Carousel Country) Connecting High Wycombe, Hazlemere, Amersham, Chesham, Bovingdon and Hemel Hempstead Monday to Saturday up to every 15 mins | Sunday up to every 30 mins   View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 10/10A Connecting Windsor, Datchet, Wraysbury, Horton and Staines Monday to Saturday up to every 60 mins | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 15 Connecting Slough, Eton, Eton Wick, Dorney, Taplow and Maidenhead Monday to Saturday up to every 60 mins | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 36 Connecting High Wycombe, Marlow Hill Schools, Daws Hill, Flackwell Heath and Bourne End Monday to Saturday up to every 60 mins | Sunday no service (see 37B) View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 37/37B Connecting High Wycombe, Loudwater, Wooburn Green, Bourne End, Maidenhead and Windsor Monday to Friday up to every 30 mins | Weekends up to every 60 mins View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 41 Connecting High Wycombe, Hazlemere, Widmer End, Great Kingshill, Prestwood, Great Missenden and Amersham Daily up to every 60 mins View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 102/103/104/105 Connecting High Wycombe, Wycombe Marsh, Loudwater, Holtspur and Beaconsfield Monday to Saturday up to every 10 mins | Sunday up to every 15 mins View summary of buses between High Wycombe and Beaconsfield
	Carousel Country 101 Connecting Amersham, The Chalfonts, Gerrards Cross, Denham and Uxbridge Monday to Saturday up to every 60 mins | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Flightline 102 (from Carousel Country) Connecting High Wycombe, Loudwater, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Denham, Uxbridge and Heathrow Daily up to every 30 mins View timetable and map       Flightline webpage
	Carousel Country 103 Connecting High Wycombe, Loudwater, Beaconsfield, Farnham Common, Britwell, Slough and Windsor or Langley Daily up to every 30 mins View timetable and map       103 rider ticket
	Carousel Country 104 Connecting High Wycombe, Loudwater, Beaconsfield, Seer Green, The Chalfonts, Gerrards Cross, Denham and Uxbridge Daily up to every 60 mins View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 105 Connecting High Wycombe, Loudwater, Beaconsfield, Coleshill, Amersham, Chesham and Chartridge Monday to Saturday up to every 60 mins | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 106/107 Connecting Slough, Wexham Court, Wexham Park Hospital, Stoke Poges (106), Fulmer (107), Gerrards Cross and The Chalfonts. Daily up to every 60 mins View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 127 Connecting Maidenhead, Twyford, Woodley and Reading Monday to Saturday up to every 60 mins | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 458 Connecting Uxbridge, Iver, Langley, Trelawney Avenue and Slough Monday to Saturday up to every 30 mins | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 581 Connecting Higher Denham, Denham Green and Uxbridge Monday to Saturday 3 return journeys | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 583 Connecting Hedgerley, Slough, Wexham Park Hospital, Langley, Iver Heath and Uxbridge Monday to Saturday every 2-3 hours | Sunday no service View timetable and map
	Carousel Country 850 Connecting High Wycombe, Marlow, Henley-on-Thames, Twyford and Reading Monday to Friday up to every 15 mins | Weekends up to every 30 mins View timetable and map

View the Carousel network map here.

Single and return fares

Single £3 or less  |  Return £6 or less

Zone tickets

Zone tickets offer great value for regular travellers, giving unlimited travel within your chosen area. Check the Carousel zone map to see which zones cover your journey, then buy your ticket on the Carousel Buses app or from the driver.

Our most popular zone tickets are listed below. See the full range of zone tickets here.

Zone A/B

Valid for travel in and around High Wycombe, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Cookham, Gerrards Cross, The Chalfonts, Amersham, Chesham and Great Missenden. Full details are available here. App ticket prices:

1 day £6.50  |  1 week £24  |  1 month £83

Zone C

Valid for travel in and around Maidenhead, Windsor, Slough, Reading, Uxbridge, Staines and Hemel Hempstead. Full details are available here. App ticket prices:

1 day £5.70  |  1 week £21  |  1 month £70

Zone A/B/C

Valid for travel across the entire Carousel Country network, including Reading, High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead, Windsor, Uxbridge and many more destinations. Excludes travel on Flightline 102 beyond Uxbridge, and travel on The Airline coach service. Full details are available here. App ticket prices:

1 day £9.50  |  1 week £32  |  1 month £109

PlusBus

With PlusBus, you can add unlimited bus travel to your train ticket. Carousel Country services operate in several PlusBus zones, including High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Reading, Slough, Windsor, and Hemel Hempstead. For full details and prices, visit the PlusBus website.

Whether you’re shopping, sightseeing, or planning a family adventure, Carousel Country makes it easy to reach the region’s best attractions. Explore our top picks below or visit our things to do page for even more ideas.

Windsor Castle

Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, the Castle has been home to 40 monarchs over nearly a thousand years. Today, The King continues this royal tradition, often spending his private weekends at Windsor.

Explore the magnificent State Apartments, richly decorated and filled with masterpieces from the Royal Collection, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Canaletto. Wander through the Grand Reception Room, glittering with chandeliers and gilded furnishings, and imagine the grand occasions that have taken place within its walls.

Be sure to visit St George’s Chapel, a stunning example of Gothic architecture and the spiritual heart of the Castle. It is the burial place of ten monarchs, among them Queen Elizabeth II and Henry VIII, and continues to be a site of royal weddings and ceremonies today.

Plan your journey and find out more here.

Maidenhead Heritage Centre

The museum brings local history to life through interactive exhibits, photographs, and artefacts that tell the story of Maidenhead from Roman times to the modern day. Don’t miss the Air Transport Auxiliary exhibition, celebrating the pilots who ferried aircraft during the Second World War, and experience the thrill of flying in the Spitfire simulator.

Plan your journey and find out more here.

Bekonscot Model Village

Established in 1929, Bekonscot is the world’s oldest original model village, a magical miniature world that delights children and adults alike. Set in 1.5 acres of immaculately manicured gardens and finely detailed model buildings, the village perfectly captures rural English life in the 1930s.

Plan your journey and find out more here.

Windsor Great Park

Windsor Great Park unfolds across a vast landscape of sweeping lawns, ancient woodland and serene gardens, all set against the timeless silhouette of Windsor Castle. One of its most iconic features is the Long Walk, a majestic tree-lined avenue stretching more than two and a half miles from the Castle to the Copper Horse statue of King George III, installed in 1831 to commemorate his lasting contribution to the park. Beyond this, visitors can explore the beautifully crafted Savill Garden or enjoy the sight of deer roaming freely across the open expanse of the Deer Park.

Plan your journey and find out more here.

How can I plan my journey?

You can plan your journey easily using the Carousel Buses app, which also lets you buy tickets and track your bus in real-time. You can also view timetables and maps on our website.

What payment methods do you accept?

All our buses accept cash, contactless payments, and tap on tap off using Freeflow.

How can I view my contactless journey and payment history?

You can quickly and easily check your travel and payment history by selecting "Contactless Journeys" in the Carousel Buses app, or at the top of this page.

Do you offer child discounts?

Yes, we offer child fares for children under 16 years of age on all our services, and children under the age of 5 travel free. We also offer additional discounts for young people through the Hertfordshire SaverCard and Buckinghamshire Yoti CitizenCard schemes.

How can I find out about service updates or diversions?

Visit our service updates page or check the Carousel Buses app for real-time notifications on service updates, diversions, or special events like the Windsor Changing of the Guard parade.

How often do your buses run?

On our busiest corridors, buses operate up to every 10-15 minutes on weekdays. Other routes operate up to every 30 or 60 minutes. You can find a frequency summary by service and check individual timetables in the services section of this page.

Are your buses environmentally friendly?

Yes, our fleet is made up of modern, low-emission vehicles to help reduce our environmental impact across the region.

Can I use PlusBus on Carousel Country services?

Yes, Carousel Country services operate within several PlusBus zones, including High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Reading, Slough, Windsor, and Hemel Hempstead. Visit the PlusBus website for more information.

Where can I go for a day out on Carousel Country buses?

Yes, we serve a wide range of great destinations across the region including Windsor Castle, Bekonscot Model Village and the Chiltern Open Air Museum. Visit our things to do page for more inspiration.

What is Carousel Country?

Carousel Country is our network of frequent and reliable bus services connecting towns and villages across the South Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, including High Wycombe, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Uxbridge, and Reading.