🚌 Bus from Reading to Basingstoke
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 08:10, last bus 08:10 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC5 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | 08:10 | 08:10 | Station North Interchange (stop ND) |
| VC5 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | 08:10 | 08:10 | Station North Interchange (stop ND) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Reading 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 Reading to Basingstoke?
2 routes run directly from Reading to Basingstoke: the VC5 (National Express), the VC5 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Reading to Basingstoke?
Around 40 minutes on the VC5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Basingstoke?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the VC5) leaves around 08:10 and the last around 08:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading to Basingstoke?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.