🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to Purley on Thames
3 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:20 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Reading Buses | ~28 min | 118 | 05:25 | 23:20 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 43 | Reading Buses | ~19 min | 5 | 09:00 | 17:15 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 15a | Reading Buses | ~41 min | 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
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 Purley on Thames?
3 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to Purley on Thames: the 16 (Reading Buses), the 43 (Reading Buses), the 15a (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Purley on Thames?
Around 28 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Purley on Thames?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 16) leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Purley on Thames?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.