🚌 Bus from Tilehurst to Reading Town Centre
9 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 12:39 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Reading Buses | ~28 min | 136 | 04:25 | 12:39 | Water Tower (adj) |
| 33 | Reading Buses | ~23 min | 119 | 05:25 | 00:03 | Tilehurst Triangle (Stop V) |
| 16 | Reading Buses | ~25 min | 119 | 06:00 | 00:00 | Dark Lane Foot (adj 292) |
| 18 | Reading Buses | ~27 min | 73 | 06:23 | 19:55 | Tilehurst Triangle (Stop X) |
| 15 | Reading Buses | ~30 min | 60 | 06:52 | 23:20 | Water Tower (adj) |
| 15a | Reading Buses | ~32 min | 56 | 05:26 | 22:17 | Tilehurst Triangle (Stop Y) |
| 43 | Reading Buses | ~18 min | 5 | 10:03 | 18:23 | Kentwood Circle (S-bound) |
| 85 | Reading Buses | ~36 min | 1 | 15:41 | 15:41 | Chapel Hill Lower Elmstone Drive (adj 32) |
| 88 | Reading Buses | ~63 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Water Tower (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tilehurst 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 Tilehurst to Reading Town Centre?
9 routes run directly from Tilehurst to Reading Town Centre: the 17 (Reading Buses), the 33 (Reading Buses), the 16 (Reading Buses), the 18 (Reading Buses), the 15 (Reading Buses), the 15a (Reading Buses), the 43 (Reading Buses), the 85 (Reading Buses), the 88 (Reading Buses).
How long does the bus take from Tilehurst to Reading Town Centre?
Around 28 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tilehurst to Reading Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 04:25 and the last around 12:39. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tilehurst to Reading Town Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.