High Wycombe: Arriva introduces new bus service

Arriva said the more frequent service will kick off in High Wycombe from September 3 ahead of the new school year.

Some routes will see up to double the current number of journeys.

Arriva’s network manager Matt King said: “We’re introducing a substantially improved bus network for High Wycombe, as part of our ongoing commitment to be the most environmentally sustainable transport option of choice for everyone in our town.

“We’ve analysed how and when customers use our buses in and around the town currently as well as looking at emerging and changing travel trends – so we're bringing more buses, more often for most routes.

Arriva's network manager Matt King at High Wycombe bus station (Image: Arriva)

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“That's fantastic news for everyone who has been wanting to get back on board and save money.

“And for people who are eligible for concessionary bus passes – it’s a great time to make sure you have one and benefit from our new, improved network because you’ll be able to explore the Chilterns, free of charge for most of the day.

“There are scenic connections beyond High Wycombe too, with picturesque Henley-on-Thames or retail therapy in Reading – and you can get to both on our 800/850 routes.”

Arriva is now hiring for more bus drivers to support the growing network.

Here are the upcoming changes. 

Route 2

A new connection between High Wycombe, Cressex and Booker. Buses will run up to every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, every 20 minutes on Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays.

The service partially replaces routes 32/32A.

Route 3

A new route connecting High Wycombe and Castlefield, with up to every 15 minutes service Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays.

This service partially replaces routes 33/33A.

Route 4

A new route 4 will run between High Wycombe, Sands and Lane End up to every hour Monday to Saturday plus an additional evening journey from High Wycombe to Lane End.

This route replaces 48.

Routes 5/5A

A new route 5 will run between High Wycombe, Wycombe Marsh, Wooburn Green and Bourne End. Buses will run up to every hour, Monday to Saturday daytimes.

Routes 5, 6 and 7 will run up to every 20 minutes between High Wycombe and Bourne End.

Route 5A operates through Wooburn Green and Flackwell Heath to serve Marlow Hill Schools on its way to High Wycombe, partially replacing route 36B. This service is available to everyone, offering a commuter journey into the town centre.

These routes replace route 35.

Routes 6/6A

This route replaces 36, 36S and 36B service.

The new route 6 runs between High Wycombe, Daws Hill, Flackwell Heath and Bourne End. Buses will run up to every hour, Monday to Saturday daytimes. Additional journeys run on school days to connect with Marlow Hill Schools.

Together, routes 5, 6 and 7 will run up to every 20 minutes between High Wycombe and Bourne End.

Route 6A continues to serve Penn, Tylers Green and Hazlemere to connect with Marlow Hill Schools and Buckinghamshire College at Flackwell Heath.

Routes 7/7A

The new bus 7 replaces routes 37 and 37A.

New route 7 will run between High Wycombe, Loudwater, Bourne End, Cookham and Maidenhead. Buses will run up to every hour, Monday to Saturday daytimes.

Together, routes 5, 6 and 7 will run up to every 20 minutes between High Wycombe and Bourne End.

Service 7A runs up to hourly on Sundays, following a simpler route between High Wycombe, Flackwell Heath, Wooburn Green and Bourne End. Oakland Way and Chapman Lane will no longer be served.

Route 10

This service replaces route 30 between High Wycombe and Downley.

The service will run up to every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays.

Route 11

The new route replaces bus 31 between High Wycombe, Hazlemere, Tylers Green and Penn.

The number of buses will double, running up to every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays.

Route 12

The route partially replaces bus 32/32A. It will connect High Wycombe with Micklefield along London Road.

Buses will run up to every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, up to every 20 minutes Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays.

Evening and Sunday journeys will run through Roebuck Avenue towards Micklefield and St Hugh's Avenue towards the town centre.

Route 13

The new route 13 partially replaces routes 33/33A between High Wycombe and Totteridge. Buses will run up to every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays.

Route 300/X30

Arriva announced some changes to better meet the needs of students travelling to Princes Risborough School.

Route 800/850 to Reading and X80 will also see some changes, including additional evening journeys from High Wycombe to Reading.