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Railway

Shiplake is served by the Henley to Twyford branch railway line which also serves Wargrave.  On weekday mornings there are usually two through trains to London Paddington with two direct trains returning in the evening peak period.  Otherwise, passengers have to change at Twyford. The service is currently provided by First Great Western and the full timetable is available from their web site:  http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=378

 

Buses

Shiplake is served by the number 800 High Wycombe, Henley, Reading bus service which generally runs every hour. Stops are provided at Lower Shiplake and at Shiplake Cross. The bus also calls at Binfield Heath on its way to Reading. The bus service starts and finishes outside Reading station.  The service is provided by Arriva and the timetable is provided on the their web site:  http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/  

Over 60’s may obtain bus passes for free off-peak travel on this service and others in Oxfordshire. Application forms are available  from South Oxfordshire District Council by telephone or  from their web site: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/transport/bus-passes