🚌 Bus from Reading to Oxford
2 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X40 | Thames Travel | ~80 min | 65 | 05:25 | 23:15 | Station Road (Stop SB) |
| NX40 | Thames Travel | ~62 min | 3 | 00:05 | 02:05 | Station Road (Stop SB) |
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 Oxford?
2 routes run directly from Reading to Oxford: the X40 (Thames Travel), the NX40 (Thames Travel).
How long does the bus take from Reading to Oxford?
Around 80 minutes on the X40, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Oxford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X40) leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading to Oxford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.