Bus from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre

1 direct route · about 41 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 23:27 (weekdays).

Next buses to Reading Town Centre as of 12:08

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Arborfield Garrison, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
3 Reading Buses ~41 min 49 Sat 51 · Sun 27 05:49 23:27 Rickman Close (opp) St Marys Butts (stop CR) Arborfield Cross, Arborfield, School Green, Shinfield, Shinfield Park & Shinfield

Times are for the first boarding point in Arborfield Garrison on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus timetable.

Fares from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre

  • £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 3 (Reading Buses)

Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre?

The 3 (Reading Buses) runs directly from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre. Board at Rickman Close (opp) and get off at St Marys Butts (stop CR); the journey takes about 41 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre?

Around 41 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Arborfield Cross, Arborfield, School Green, Shinfield and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 23:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre?

An adult single from Arborfield Garrison to Reading Town Centre is £3.00 on the 3 (Reading Buses), from Rickman Close (opp) to St Marys Butts (stop CR); an adult return is £6.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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