🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to Tilehurst
9 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 04:04, last bus 12:50 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Reading Buses | ~15 min | 149 | 04:04 | 12:50 | St Marys Butts (stop CN) |
| 16 | Reading Buses | ~16 min | 118 | 05:25 | 23:20 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 33 | Reading Buses | ~24 min | 116 | 05:50 | 23:25 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 18 | Reading Buses | ~23 min | 69 | 06:10 | 19:27 | Kenavon Drive (on) |
| 15 | Reading Buses | ~28 min | 58 | 06:00 | 22:50 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 15a | Reading Buses | ~28 min | 56 | 05:10 | 21:50 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 43 | Reading Buses | ~10 min | 5 | 09:00 | 17:15 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 85 | Reading Buses | ~15 min | 1 | 07:50 | 07:50 | Friar Street (stop FE) |
| 88 | Reading Buses | ~13 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 Tilehurst?
9 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to Tilehurst: the 17 (Reading Buses), the 16 (Reading Buses), the 33 (Reading Buses), the 18 (Reading Buses), the 15 (Reading Buses), the 15a (Reading Buses), the 43 (Reading Buses), the 85 (Reading Buses), the 88 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Tilehurst?
Around 15 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Tilehurst?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 04:04 and the last around 12:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Tilehurst?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.