🚌 Bus from Bracknell to Reading
3 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Reading Buses | ~54 min | 70 | 06:02 | 23:05 | Bracknell Bus Station (Bay 5) |
| 4a | Reading Buses | ~46 min | 61 | 06:31 | 20:25 | Bracknell Bus Station (Bay 4) |
| 701 | Reading Buses | ~22 min | 15 | 10:10 | 22:03 | Bracknell Bus Station (Bay 1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bracknell on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bracknell to Reading?
3 routes run directly from Bracknell to Reading: the 4 (Reading Buses), the 4a (Reading Buses), the 701 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Bracknell to Reading?
Around 54 minutes on the 4, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bracknell to Reading?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 4) leaves around 06:02 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bracknell to Reading?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.