🚌 Bus from Reading Town Centre to Whiteknights
3 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 13:09 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Reading Buses | ~15 min | 147 | 04:47 | 13:09 | Friar Street (stop FN) |
| 4 | Reading Buses | ~20 min | 74 | 05:00 | 22:00 | St Marys Butts (Stop CT) |
| 4a | Reading Buses | ~20 min | 62 | 05:30 | 23:00 | St Marys Butts (Stop CT) |
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 Whiteknights?
3 routes run directly from Reading Town Centre to Whiteknights: the 17 (Reading Buses), the 4 (Reading Buses), the 4a (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Reading Town Centre to Whiteknights?
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 Whiteknights?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 04:47 and the last around 13:09. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Reading Town Centre to Whiteknights?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.