Bus from Little Heath (West Berkshire) to Reading Town Centre
3 direct routes · 35–55 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Reading Town Centre as of 11:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Little Heath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Reading Buses | ~35 min | 50 | Sat 44 · Sun 25 | 05:17 | 23:55 | Footpath to Stratford Way (adj) | Station Road (Stop SD) | Turnhams Farm |
| 87 | Reading Buses | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:35 | 15:35 | Little Heath School (Inside) | Cheapside (Stop CV) | Turnhams Farm, Calcot, Beansheaf Estate & Fords Farm |
| 85 | Reading Buses | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:35 | 15:35 | Little Heath School (Inside) | Station Road (Stop SD) | Tilehurst |
Times are for the first boarding point in Little Heath 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 33 bus, 87 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Little Heath 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 Little Heath to Reading Town Centre?
3 routes run directly from Little Heath to Reading Town Centre: the 33 (Reading Buses), the 87 (Reading Buses), the 85 (Reading Buses). The most frequent is the 33, 50 times each weekday — board at Footpath to Stratford Way (adj) and get off at Station Road (Stop SD), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Little Heath to Reading Town Centre?
Between 35 minutes on the 33 and 55 on the 87, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Turnhams Farm on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Little Heath to Reading Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Little Heath to Reading Town Centre?
Adult singles from Little Heath to Reading Town Centre: £3.00 on the 33, 87 and 85 (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.