🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to Maidenhead

3 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 08:10, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
127 Carousel Buses ~42 min 11 08:10 18:10 Friar Street (stop FC)
127 Thames Valley Buses ~57 min 5 08:25 16:40 Friar Street (stop FC)
RA1 Reading RailAir ~29 min 4 02:40 03:40 Reading RailAir

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 Maidenhead?

3 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to Maidenhead: the 127 (Carousel Buses), the 127 (Thames Valley Buses), the RA1 (Reading RailAir).

How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Maidenhead?

Around 42 minutes on the 127, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Maidenhead?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 127) leaves around 08:10 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Maidenhead?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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