Bus from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading
7 direct routes · 9–23 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 23:42 (weekdays); the 21 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to University of Reading as of 12:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Reading Town Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Reading Buses | ~9 min | 63 | Sat 55 · Sun 52 | 24 hours | Market Place (stop MA) | Christchurch Green (SE-bound) | — | |
| 20 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 60 | Sat 30 · Sun 31 | 07:23 | 23:42 | St Marys Butts (stop CR) | Christchurch Green (SE-bound) | — |
| 3 | Reading Buses | ~11 min | 59 | Sat 54 · Sun 28 | 05:42 | 23:07 | Kings Road (Stop MF) | Christchurch Green (SE-bound) | — |
| 9 | Reading Buses | ~23 min | 19 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 05:56 | 23:29 | St Marys Butts (stop CR) | Christchurch Green (SE-bound) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81, 92, 244
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Reading Buses | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | London Street Foot (S-bound) | Christchurch Green (SE-bound) | — |
| 92 | Reading Buses | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | Kings Road (Stop MF) | Christchurch Green (SE-bound) | — |
| 244 | Horseman Coaches | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:03 | 07:03 | Kings Road (Stop MF) | Christchurch Green (SE-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus, 20 bus, 3 bus, 9 bus, 81 bus, 92 bus or 244 bus timetable.
Fares from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading?
7 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading: the 21 (Reading Buses), the 20 (Reading Buses), the 3 (Reading Buses), the 9 (Reading Buses), the 81 (Reading Buses), the 92 (Reading Buses), the 244 (Horseman Coaches). The most frequent is the 21, 63 times each weekday — board at Market Place (stop MA) and get off at Christchurch Green (SE-bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading?
Between 9 minutes on the 21 and 23 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 23:42 — and the 21 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading?
Adult singles from Reading Town Centre to University of Reading: £3.00 on the 21, 20, 3, 9, 81 and 92 (Reading Buses). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.