Bus from Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre
1 direct route · about 37 min · first bus 09:44, last bus 18:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Reading Town Centre as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Upper Basildon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Reading Buses | ~37 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:44 | 18:08 | St Stephens Church (adj) | Station Road (Stop SD) | Pangbourne, Purley on Thames & Tilehurst |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upper Basildon 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 43 bus timetable.
Fares from Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 43 (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 Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre?
The 43 (Reading Buses) runs directly from Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre. Board at St Stephens Church (adj) and get off at Station Road (Stop SD); the journey takes about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre?
Around 37 minutes on the 43, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Pangbourne, Purley on Thames, Tilehurst on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:44 and the last around 18:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre?
An adult single from Upper Basildon to Reading Town Centre is £3.00 on the 43 (Reading Buses), from St Stephens Church (adj) 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.