🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to Lower Earley
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 21:22 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Reading Buses | ~38 min | 132 | 04:47 | 21:22 | St Marys Butts (stop CR) |
| 19b | Reading Buses | ~39 min | 26 | 07:11 | 19:23 | St Marys Butts (stop CR) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Reading Town Centre 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 Town Centre to Lower Earley?
2 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to Lower Earley: the 21 (Reading Buses), the 19b (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Lower Earley?
Around 38 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Lower Earley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 04:47 and the last around 21:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Lower Earley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.