Bus from Reading Town Centre to Upper Basildon
1 direct route · about 31 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 17:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Upper Basildon as of 12:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Reading Buses | ~31 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 17:15 | Friar Street (stop FE) | St Stephens Church (opp) | Tilehurst, Purley on Thames & Pangbourne |
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 43 bus timetable.
Fares from Reading Town Centre to Upper Basildon
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 43 (Reading Buses)
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 Upper Basildon?
The 43 (Reading Buses) runs directly from Reading Town Centre to Upper Basildon. Board at Friar Street (stop FE) and get off at St Stephens Church (opp); the journey takes about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Upper Basildon?
Around 31 minutes on the 43, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tilehurst, Purley on Thames, Pangbourne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Reading Town Centre to Upper Basildon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:00 and the last around 17:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Upper Basildon?
An adult single from Reading Town Centre to Upper Basildon is £3.00 on the 43 (Reading Buses), from Friar Street (stop FE) to St Stephens Church (opp); an adult return is £6.00. 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.