🚌 Bus from Reading to Sonning Common
5 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 05:05, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Reading Buses | ~24 min | 55 | 05:05 | 23:15 | Friar Street (stop FJ) |
| 25a | Reading Buses | ~22 min | 13 | 09:05 | 17:15 | Friar Street (stop FJ) |
| 83 | Reading Buses | ~38 min | 1 | 07:52 | 07:52 | Friar Street (stop FJ) |
| 84 | Reading Buses | ~47 min | 1 | 07:44 | 07:44 | Caversham Road Fire Station (adj) |
| 82 | Reading Buses | ~43 min | 1 | 07:47 | 07:47 | Friar Street (stop FJ) |
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 Sonning Common?
5 routes run directly from Reading to Sonning Common: the 25 (Reading Buses), the 25a (Reading Buses), the 83 (Reading Buses), the 84 (Reading Buses), the 82 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading to Sonning Common?
Around 24 minutes on the 25, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading to Sonning Common?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 25) leaves around 05:05 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading to Sonning Common?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.