Bus from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre
5 direct routes · 13–22 min · first bus 05:11, last bus 00:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Reading Town Centre as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Caversham Heights, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X40 | Thames Travel | ~13 min | 46 | Sat 35 · Sun 27 | 05:11 | 00:37 | St Peters Avenue (nr) | Forbury Road (stop EN) | — |
| 22 | Reading Buses | ~15 min | 19 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:22 | 20:26 | St Peters Avenue (nr) | Friar Street (stop FJ) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81, 82, 145
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Reading Buses | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:08 | 07:08 | St Peters Avenue (nr) | London Street Foot (S-bound) | — |
| 82 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:47 | 15:47 | Harrogate Road (adj 78) | Friar Street (stop FJ) | — |
| 145 | Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services) | ~15 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 10:51 | 10:51 | St Peters Avenue (nr) | Forbury Road (stop EL) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Caversham Heights 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 X40 bus, 22 bus, 81 bus, 82 bus or 145 bus timetable.
Fares from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre?
5 routes run directly from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre: the X40 (Thames Travel), the 22 (Reading Buses), the 81 (Reading Buses), the 82 (Reading Buses), the 145 (Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services)). The most frequent is the X40, 46 times each weekday — board at St Peters Avenue (nr) and get off at Forbury Road (stop EN), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre?
Between 13 minutes on the X40 and 22 on the 81, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:11 and the last around 00:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre?
Adult singles from Caversham Heights to Reading Town Centre: £3.00 on the 22, 81 and 82 (Reading Buses). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.