Getting here
With 4 railway lines, 20 stations and even an Underground line the Chilterns is easy to reach by public transport.
Where is the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)?
Lying just north-west of London, the Chilterns AONB covers 324 square miles of rolling chalk downlands, iconic riversides and ancient woodlands across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire. The area is easily accessible from major towns and cities, such as London, Oxford, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Cambridge.
With four railway lines, 20 stations, an Underground line and numerous bus routes, the Chilterns AONB is extremely easy to reach and navigate by public transport. Many of our walking and cycling routes start and finish near railway stations, so why not plan a day out without the car?
Plan your journey
- Plan your train journey with National Rail Enquiries or call 03457 484950
- Plan your bus journey with Traveline or call 0871 200 2233
- Plan your multi-transport journey with Omio
Getting here by train
Chiltern Railways
Chiltern Railways operates services between London Marylebone and Aylesbury, Banbury or Birmingham, with stops at Seer Green & Jordans, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Amersham, Great Missenden and Wendover.
Great Western Railways (GWR)
GWR operates services between London Paddington and Bristol, Didcot and Reading (among others), with stops at Marlow (changing at Maidenhead), Henley-on-Thames (changing at Twyford), Pangbourne, and Goring & Streatley.
London Northwestern Railway
London Northwestern Railway operates services between London Euston and Milton Keynes or Birmingham, stopping at Berkhamsted and Tring.
The London Underground
The London Underground Metropolitan Line runs direct from Aldgate to Amersham and Chesham, via Baker Street.
Thameslink Great Northern
Thameslink Great Northern operates services between London Kings Cross and Peterborough or King’s Lynn, stopping at Hitchin.
Getting around
Use our interactive map (see below) to find your perfect day out. Once you are here, there is a huge choice of places to go and routes to take. Browse our map to find attractions and things to do, plan your travel routes or walks and ride, and to look for places to eat or stay.
Hire a bike and see the Chilterns at a slower pace. You can hire bikes from Chilterns Cycle Hire (OTEC Bikes), based near Wendover. They will deliver bikes to railway stations and locations in the wider Tring/Princes Risborough area.
Use local information centres for more details about getting around and things to do:
- Dunstable Tourist Information Centre: 01582 891420
- Tring Information Centre: 01442 823347
- Princes Risborough Tourist Information Centre: 01844 274795
- High Wycombe Tourist Information Centre: 01494 421892
- Marlow Visitor Information Service: 01628 483597
- Henley-on-Thames Visitor Information Centre: 01491 578034
- Wallingford Town Information Centre: 01491 826972
Follow the Countryside Code
Remember: Respect, Protect, Enjoy
Help us to protect the Chilterns AONB when you’re out and about by following the Countryside Code and any specific rules for the place you are visiting. The easy-to-remember principles of Respect, Protect and Enjoy apply whether you’re picnicking in an urban park or walking on a wild heathland. Please respect the landscape and wildlife, other visitors, and those who care for, work and live in this special landscape.
Find out more about the Countryside Code
Thank you for playing your part in making sure that everyone who visits the Chilterns AONB can have a safe and enjoyable experience.
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