🚌 Bus from Reading to Bracknell
3 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4a | Reading Buses | ~53 min | 62 | 05:30 | 23:00 | St Marys Butts (Stop CT) |
| 701 | Reading Buses | ~27 min | 19 | 05:00 | 17:20 | Blagrave Street (stop EK) |
| 4 | Reading Buses | ~43 min | 3 | 05:00 | 20:55 | St Marys Butts (Stop CT) |
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 Bracknell?
3 routes run directly from Reading to Bracknell: the 4a (Reading Buses), the 701 (Reading Buses), the 4 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading to Bracknell?
Around 53 minutes on the 4a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Bracknell?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 4a) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading to Bracknell?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.