🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to North Earley
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 22:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Carousel Buses | ~14 min | 55 | 06:00 | 22:45 | Friar Street (stop FC) |
| 127 | Carousel Buses | ~14 min | 11 | 08:10 | 18:10 | Friar Street (stop FC) |
| 127 | Thames Valley Buses | ~12 min | 5 | 08:25 | 16:40 | Friar Street (stop FC) |
| 129 | Thames Valley Buses | ~14 min | 2 | 06:40 | 07:55 | Friar Street (stop FC) |
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 North Earley?
4 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to North Earley: the 850 (Carousel Buses), the 127 (Carousel Buses), the 127 (Thames Valley Buses), the 129 (Thames Valley Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to North Earley?
Around 14 minutes on the 850, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to North Earley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 850) leaves around 06:00 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to North Earley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.