Bus from Lower Earley to Reading
3 direct routes · 12–29 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 19:17 (weekdays); the 21 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Reading as of 08:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lower Earley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Reading Buses | ~28 min | 61 | Sat 53 · Sun 51 | 24 hours | Beech Lane (opp) | St Marys Butts (stop CR) | Earley | |
| 19b | Reading Buses | ~29 min | 16 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:58 | 19:17 | Fleetham Gardens (Adj) | St Marys Butts (stop CR) | Earley |
| 202 | Horseman Coaches | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:03 | 16:03 | Beech Lane (opp) | Engineers Court (adj) | Shinfield & Shinfield Park |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lower Earley 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 21 bus, 19b bus or 202 bus timetable.
Fares from Lower Earley to Reading
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 Lower Earley to Reading?
3 routes run directly from Lower Earley to Reading: the 21 (Reading Buses), the 19b (Reading Buses), the 202 (Horseman Coaches). The most frequent is the 21, 61 times each weekday — board at Beech Lane (opp) and get off at St Marys Butts (stop CR), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lower Earley to Reading?
Between 12 minutes on the 202 and 29 on the 19b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Earley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lower Earley to Reading?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 19:17 — and the 21 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lower Earley to Reading?
Adult singles from Lower Earley to Reading: £3.00 on the 21 and 19b (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.