🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to Southcote
5 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 03:20, last bus 19:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 150 | 03:20 | 19:45 | Blagrave Street (stop EK) |
| 2 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 57 | 04:55 | 23:00 | Blagrave Street (Stop EP) |
| 2a | Reading Buses | ~25 min | 6 | 16:05 | 17:25 | Blagrave Street (Stop EP) |
| 90 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 1 | 07:27 | 07:27 | Blagrave Street (stop EK) |
| 87 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 1 | 07:33 | 07:33 | Blagrave Street (stop EK) |
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 Southcote?
5 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to Southcote: the 26 (Reading Buses), the 2 (Reading Buses), the 2a (Reading Buses), the 90 (Reading Buses), the 87 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Southcote?
Around 18 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Southcote?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 26) leaves around 03:20 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Southcote?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.