Bus from Reading to Oxford City Centre
2 direct routes · about 86 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:15 (weekdays); night service NX40 runs at 00:05. Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:20, last bus 22:15.
Next buses to Oxford City Centre as of 18:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Reading, 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 | ~86 min | 40 | Sat 32 · Sun 25 | 05:25 | 23:15 | Forbury Road (stop EL) | Police Station (Stop P2) | Caversham, Chazey Heath, Cane End, Woodcote, Ipsden, North Stoke & 9 more |
| NX40 | Thames Travel | ~72 min | 1 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 00:05 | 00:05 | Forbury Road (stop EL) | Speedwell Street (Stop S1) | Caversham, Chazey Heath, Cane End, Woodcote, Ipsden, North Stoke & 9 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X40 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Reading to Oxford City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Reading to Oxford City Centre: the X40 (Thames Travel), the NX40 (Thames Travel). The most frequent is the X40, 40 times each weekday — board at Forbury Road (stop EL) and get off at Police Station (Stop P2), about 86 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Reading to Oxford City Centre?
Around 86 minutes on the X40, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Caversham, Chazey Heath, Cane End, Woodcote and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Oxford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:15 — and night service NX40 runs at 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading to Oxford City Centre?
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.