156 Bracknell circular via Crown Wood, Bullbrook
Operated by Thames Valley Buses. Registered as running via The Parks, Brants Bridge. First bus 06:55, last bus 19:30. 13 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:00, last 18:00. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 156? 10 other bus routes are numbered 156 elsewhere in the UK — see every 156 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Bus Station (Bay 2) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Hastings View (opp) | 09:03 | 10:03 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:03 | 16:03 | 17:03 | 18:03 |
| Brants Bridge (S-bound) | 09:06 | 10:06 | 11:06 | 12:06 | 13:06 | 14:06 | 15:06 | 16:06 | 17:06 | 18:06 |
| Harmanswater Shops (adj) | 09:07 | 10:07 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:07 | 15:07 | 16:07 | 17:07 | 18:07 |
| Savernake Pond (opp) | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 |
| Harmanswater Shops (opp) | 09:16 | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 15:16 | 16:16 | 17:16 | 18:16 |
| Brants Bridge (adj) | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:18 | 17:18 | 18:18 |
| Bracknell Bus Station (Bay 2) | 09:23 | 10:23 | 11:23 | 12:23 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 15:23 | 16:23 | 17:23 | 18:23 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 156
Adult single £3.00 · Adult return £5.20
The same for any journey on the 156, however far you go.
Thames Valley Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 September 2026. Fares change — check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (27 journeys, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (27 journeys, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Saturday (27 journeys, against 12), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Monday (27 journeys, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (27 journeys, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (27 journeys, against 13), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Thames Valley Buses before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 156
156 towards Bracknell Bus Station
All 29 stops
- Bracknell Bus Station (Bay 2) Bracknell
- Hastings View (opp) The Parks
- Ramslade House (opp) The Parks
- Sycamore Rise (NE-bound) Bracknell
- Brants Bridge (S-bound) Eastern Industrial Area
- Calfridus Way (adj) Bracknell
- Whistley Close (opp) Bracknell
- Harmanswater Shops (adj) Harmans Water
- Oareborough (on) Forest Park
- Mendip Road (on) Forest Park
- Savernake Pond (opp) Forest Park
- Micheldever Way (adj) Forest Park
- Farningham House (Adj) Forest Park
- Helmsdale (opp) Crown Wood
- Oldstead (opp) Crown Wood
- Lightwood (opp) Crown Wood
- Garswood (opp) Crown Wood
- Harmanswater Road (N-bound) Crown Wood
- Iveagh Court (adj) Harmans Water
- Woolhampton Way (opp) Harmans Water
- Bradfields (opp) Harmans Water
- Harmanswater Shops (opp) Harmans Water
- Whistley Close (adj) Bracknell
- Calfridus Way (opp) Bracknell
- Brants Bridge (adj) Eastern Industrial Area
- Ethyl Labs (Adj) Bullbrook
- Bay Road (W-bound) Bracknell
- The Ring - Parish Church (Stop) Bracknell
- Bracknell Bus Station (Bay 2) Bracknell
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 2 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 6 April 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 25 August 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 August 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 March 2021 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Bracknell Forest Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0005994/96 · Changes in Bracknell Forest Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 156 bus?
The first 156 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 156 bus?
The last 156 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 156 bus cost?
Thames Valley Buses' published fares on the 156: adult single £3.00, adult return £5.20. The 156 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Thames Valley Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 156 bus?
The 156 is operated by Thames Valley Buses.
Timetable data from Thames Valley Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Thames Valley Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 18 August 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0005994/96. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.