Bus from Reading Town Centre to Newbury
1 direct route · about 76 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 20:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newbury as of 15:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Reading Town Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Buses | ~76 min | 31 | Sat 27 · Sun 12 | 05:06 | 20:26 | Friar Street (stop FP) | Newbury Wharf (Bay G) | Calcot, Calcot Row, Calcot, Theale, Sulhamstead, Lower Padworth & 4 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus timetable.
Fares from Reading Town Centre to Newbury
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 1 (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 Town Centre to Newbury?
The 1 (Reading Buses) runs directly from Reading Town Centre to Newbury. Board at Friar Street (stop FP) and get off at Newbury Wharf (Bay G); the journey takes about 76 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Newbury?
Around 76 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Calcot, Calcot Row, Calcot, Theale and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Newbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 20:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Newbury?
An adult single from Reading Town Centre to Newbury is £3.00 on the 1 (Reading Buses), from Friar Street (stop FP) to Newbury Wharf (Bay G); an adult return is £6.00. 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.