Bus from Reading to Sonning Common
5 direct routes · 14–38 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sonning Common as of 03:43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Reading Buses | ~23 min | 27 | Sat 16 · Sun 11 | 05:06 | 23:16 | Forbury Road (stop EL) | Sedgewell Road (adj) | Caversham & Chalkhouse Green |
| 25a | Reading Buses | ~20 min | 4 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 10:22 | 13:27 | Forbury Road (stop EL) | Brinds Corner (adj) | Caversham & Chalkhouse Green |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 112, 84, 82
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Carousel Buses | ~14 min | 1 | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only | 12:01 | 12:01 | Forbury Road (stop EL) | Sedgewell Road (adj) | Caversham & Chalkhouse Green |
| 84 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:10 | 08:10 | All Hallows Road (adj 202) | Westleigh Drive (opp) | Caversham & Chalkhouse Green |
| 82 | Reading Buses | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Forbury Road (stop EL) | Westleigh Drive (opp) | Caversham & Chalkhouse Green |
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 25 bus, 25a bus, 112 bus, 84 bus or 82 bus timetable.
Fares from Reading to Sonning Common
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 25 and 25a (Reading Buses)
- £4.40 adult single, £6.00 return on the 84 and 82 (Reading Buses)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Reading to Sonning Common?
5 routes run directly from Reading to Sonning Common: the 25 (Reading Buses), the 25a (Reading Buses), the 112 (Carousel Buses), the 84 (Reading Buses), the 82 (Reading Buses). The most frequent is the 25, 27 times each weekday — board at Forbury Road (stop EL) and get off at Sedgewell Road (adj), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Reading to Sonning Common?
Between 14 minutes on the 112 and 38 on the 82, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Caversham, Chalkhouse Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Sonning Common?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading to Sonning Common?
Adult singles from Reading to Sonning Common: £3.00 on the 25 and 25a (Reading Buses); £4.40 on the 84 and 82 (Reading Buses). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.