Bus from Norcot to Reading
8 direct routes · 9–26 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 00:04 (weekdays); the 17 runs 24 hours. Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:23, last bus 00:03.
Next buses to Reading as of 21:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Norcot, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Reading Buses | ~9 min | 124 | Sat 105 · Sun 87 | 24 hours | Norcot Junction (SW-bound) | Waylen Street (Opp) | — | |
| 16 | Reading Buses | ~11 min | 45 | Sat 44 · Sun 28 | 06:08 | 00:04 | Cold Store (Adj) | Waylen Street (Opp) | — |
| 18 | Reading Buses | ~20 min | 31 | Sat 21 · Sun 18 | 06:32 | 20:02 | Cold Store (Adj) | Blagrave Street (Stop EO) | — |
| 43 | Reading Buses | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 10:06 | 18:26 | Cold Store (Adj) | Waylen Street (Opp) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 93, 91, 85, 88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Reading Buses | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:52 | 15:52 | Cold Store (Adj) | Waylen Street (Opp) | — |
| 91 | Reading Buses | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 07:44 | Cold Store (Adj) | Waylen Street (Opp) | — |
| 85 | Reading Buses | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:58 | 15:58 | Cold Store (Adj) | Waylen Street (Opp) | — |
| 88 | Reading Buses | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:01 | 16:01 | Cold Store (adj 781) | Waylen Street (Opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Norcot 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 17 bus, 16 bus, 18 bus, 43 bus, 93 bus, 91 bus, 85 bus or 88 bus timetable.
Fares from Norcot 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 Norcot to Reading?
8 routes run directly from Norcot to Reading: the 17 (Reading Buses), the 16 (Reading Buses), the 18 (Reading Buses), the 43 (Reading Buses), the 93 (Reading Buses), the 91 (Reading Buses), the 85 (Reading Buses), the 88 (Reading Buses). The most frequent is the 17, 124 times each weekday — board at Norcot Junction (SW-bound) and get off at Waylen Street (Opp), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Norcot to Reading?
Between 9 minutes on the 17 and 26 on the 88, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Norcot to Reading?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:08 and the last around 00:04 — and the 17 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Norcot to Reading?
Adult singles from Norcot to Reading: £3.00 on the 17, 16, 18, 43, 93, 91, 85 and 88 (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.