🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to Theale
4 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 22:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Buses | ~30 min | 33 | 05:05 | 22:30 | Blagrave Street (Stop EP) |
| 15 | Reading Buses | ~41 min | 16 | 06:00 | 20:00 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 90 | Reading Buses | ~42 min | 1 | 07:27 | 07:27 | Blagrave Street (stop EK) |
| 88 | Reading Buses | ~74 min | 1 | 06:48 | 06:48 | 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 Theale?
4 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to Theale: the 1 (Reading Buses), the 15 (Reading Buses), the 90 (Reading Buses), the 88 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Theale?
Around 30 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Theale?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 05:05 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Theale?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.