Bus from Southcote to Fords Farm
5 direct routes · 9–16 min · first bus 07:22, last bus 15:57 (weekdays); the 26 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Fords Farm as of 12:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southcote, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Reading Buses | ~15 min | 73 | Sat 67 · Sun 38 | 24 hours | Berkeley Avenue (adj) | Sutherland Grove (Opp) | — | |
| 1 | Reading Buses | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 08:27 | Berkeley Avenue (adj) | Kettering Close (Adj) | Calcot |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 90, 86, 87
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Reading Buses | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Berkeley Avenue (adj) | Sutherland Grove (Opp) | — |
| 86 | Reading Buses | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:57 | 15:57 | Circuit Lane (Opp) | Sutherland Grove (Opp) | — |
| 87 | Reading Buses | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Berkeley Avenue (adj) | Sutherland Grove (Opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southcote 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 26 bus, 1 bus, 90 bus, 86 bus or 87 bus timetable.
Fares from Southcote to Fords Farm
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 Southcote to Fords Farm?
5 routes run directly from Southcote to Fords Farm: the 26 (Reading Buses), the 1 (Reading Buses), the 90 (Reading Buses), the 86 (Reading Buses), the 87 (Reading Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 73 times each weekday — board at Berkeley Avenue (adj) and get off at Sutherland Grove (Opp), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southcote to Fords Farm?
Between 9 minutes on the 86 and 16 on the 90, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southcote to Fords Farm?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:22 and the last around 15:57 — and the 26 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southcote to Fords Farm?
Adult singles from Southcote to Fords Farm: £3.00 on the 26, 1, 90, 86 and 87 (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.