Bus from Tilehurst to Theale (West Berkshire)
2 direct routes · 16–50 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 20:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Theale (West Berkshire) as of 03:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tilehurst, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Reading Buses | ~16 min | 15 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 20:34 | Chapel Hill (opp) | Theale Green School (opp) | Calcot |
| 88 | Reading Buses | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:12 | 07:12 | Kentwood Circle (S-bound) | Theale Green School Bus Park (Inside) | Calcot |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 15 bus or 88 bus timetable.
Fares from Tilehurst to Theale
- £3.00 adult single on the 15 (Reading Buses)
- £4.40 adult single, £6.70 return on the 88 (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 Tilehurst to Theale?
2 routes run directly from Tilehurst to Theale: the 15 (Reading Buses), the 88 (Reading Buses). The most frequent is the 15, 15 times each weekday — board at Chapel Hill (opp) and get off at Theale Green School (opp), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tilehurst to Theale?
Between 16 minutes on the 15 and 50 on the 88, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Calcot on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tilehurst to Theale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 20:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tilehurst to Theale?
Adult singles from Tilehurst to Theale: £3.00 on the 15 (Reading Buses); £4.40 on the 88 (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.