🚌 Bus from Kentwood to Reading Town Centre
4 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 00:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Reading Buses | ~25 min | 119 | 06:00 | 00:00 | Dark Lane Foot (adj 292) |
| 18 | Reading Buses | ~19 min | 73 | 06:30 | 20:01 | Kentwood Circle (S-bound) |
| 43 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 5 | 10:03 | 18:23 | Kentwood Circle (S-bound) |
| 88 | Reading Buses | ~28 min | 1 | 16:05 | 16:05 | Kentwood Circle (N-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kentwood 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 Kentwood to Reading Town Centre?
4 routes run directly from Kentwood to Reading Town Centre: the 16 (Reading Buses), the 18 (Reading Buses), the 43 (Reading Buses), the 88 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Kentwood to Reading Town Centre?
Around 25 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kentwood to Reading Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 16) leaves around 06:00 and the last around 00:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kentwood to Reading Town Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.