Bus from Fords Farm to Tilehurst
2 direct routes · about 27 min · first and last bus 07:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tilehurst as of 10:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fords Farm, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Reading Buses | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Sutherland Grove (Adj) | Chapel Hill (N-bound) | — |
| 87 | Reading Buses | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Sutherland Grove (Opp) | Chapel Hill (N-bound) | Beansheaf Estate & Calcot |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fords Farm 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 86 bus or 87 bus timetable.
Fares from Fords Farm to Tilehurst
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 Fords Farm to Tilehurst?
2 routes run directly from Fords Farm to Tilehurst: the 86 (Reading Buses), the 87 (Reading Buses). The most frequent is the 86, once each weekday — board at Sutherland Grove (Adj) and get off at Chapel Hill (N-bound), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fords Farm to Tilehurst?
Around 27 minutes on the 86, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fords Farm to Tilehurst?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fords Farm to Tilehurst?
Adult singles from Fords Farm to Tilehurst: £3.00 on the 86 and 87 (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.