Bus from Thatcham to Reading Town Centre
1 direct route · about 55 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 20:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Reading Town Centre as of 12:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thatcham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Buses | ~55 min | 31 | Sat 27 · Sun 12 | 05:19 | 20:41 | Thatcham Broadway (Stop) | Station Road (Stop SD) | Midgham, Woolhampton, Aldermaston Wharf, Lower Padworth, Sulhamstead, Theale & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thatcham 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 1 bus timetable.
Fares from Thatcham to Reading Town Centre
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 1 (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 Thatcham to Reading Town Centre?
The 1 (Reading Buses) runs directly from Thatcham to Reading Town Centre. Board at Thatcham Broadway (Stop) and get off at Station Road (Stop SD); the journey takes about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thatcham to Reading Town Centre?
Around 55 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Midgham, Woolhampton, Aldermaston Wharf, Lower Padworth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thatcham to Reading Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 20:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thatcham to Reading Town Centre?
An adult single from Thatcham to Reading Town Centre is £3.00 on the 1 (Reading Buses), from Thatcham Broadway (Stop) to Station Road (Stop SD); 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.