🚌 Bus from North Earley to Reading Town Centre
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 05:43, last bus 22:28 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Carousel Buses | ~14 min | 55 | 05:43 | 22:28 | Shepherds Hill Top (W-bound) |
| 127 | Carousel Buses | ~14 min | 11 | 07:48 | 17:48 | Shepherds Hill Top (W-bound) |
| 129 | Thames Valley Buses | ~12 min | 6 | 06:27 | 18:29 | London Road - The Drive (W-bound) |
| 127 | Thames Valley Buses | ~11 min | 4 | 11:09 | 17:24 | London Road - The Drive (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in North Earley 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 North Earley to Reading Town Centre?
4 routes run directly from North Earley to Reading Town Centre: the 850 (Carousel Buses), the 127 (Carousel Buses), the 129 (Thames Valley Buses), the 127 (Thames Valley Buses).
How long does the bus take from North Earley to Reading Town Centre?
Around 14 minutes on the 850, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from North Earley to Reading Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 850) leaves around 05:43 and the last around 22:28. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Earley to Reading Town Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.