Bus from Oxford City Centre to Reading
1 direct route · about 82 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 23:39 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:01, last bus 21:39.
Next buses to Reading as of 18:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oxford City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X40 | Thames Travel | ~82 min | 42 | Sat 31 · Sun 23 | 05:59 | 23:39 | Police Station (Stop P1) | Swansea Road (opp) | Nuneham Courtenay, Berinsfield, Dorchester, Shillingford, Benson, Preston Crowmarsh & 9 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oxford City Centre 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 X40 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Oxford City Centre to Reading?
The X40 (Thames Travel) runs directly from Oxford City Centre to Reading. Board at Police Station (Stop P1) and get off at Swansea Road (opp); the journey takes about 82 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oxford City Centre to Reading?
Around 82 minutes on the X40, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Nuneham Courtenay, Berinsfield, Dorchester, Shillingford and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Oxford City Centre to Reading?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:59 and the last around 23:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oxford City Centre to Reading?
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.