🚌 Bus from Reading to Earley
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 07:11, last bus 19:23 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19b | Reading Buses | ~31 min | 26 | 07:11 | 19:23 | St Marys Butts (stop CR) |
| 80 | Reading Buses | ~34 min | 1 | 07:19 | 07:19 | Caversham Library (adj) |
| 81 | Reading Buses | ~49 min | 1 | 07:20 | 07:20 | Caversham Library (adj) |
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 Earley?
3 routes run directly from Reading to Earley: the 19b (Reading Buses), the 80 (Reading Buses), the 81 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading to Earley?
Around 31 minutes on the 19b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Earley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 19b) leaves around 07:11 and the last around 19:23. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading to Earley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.