1a Newbury circular via Thatcham, Henwick
Operated by Newbury & District. First bus 07:25, last bus 18:20. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 1a? 42 other bus routes are numbered 1a elsewhere in the UK — see every 1a bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:25 | 08:20 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:15 | 17:20 | 18:20 to Thatcham Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Wharf (Bay B) | · | · | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:15 | 17:20 | 18:20 |
| Park Way (Stop P) | · | · | 09:12 | 10:12 | 11:12 | 12:12 | 13:12 | 14:12 | 15:12 | 16:17 | 17:22 | 18:22 |
| Skyllings (Adj) | · | · | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:24 | 17:29 | 18:29 |
| West Berkshire Community Hospital (main entrance) | · | · | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:30 | 17:35 | 18:34 |
| Braemore Close (E-bound) | · | · | 09:31 | 10:31 | 11:31 | 12:31 | 13:31 | 14:31 | 15:31 | 16:39 | 17:44 | 18:43 |
| Thatcham Broadway (Stop) | 07:25 | 08:20 | 09:38 | 10:38 | 11:38 | 12:38 | 13:38 | 14:38 | 15:38 | 16:45 | 17:50 | 18:48 |
| Northway (adj 6) | 07:33 | 08:28 | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:46 | 15:46 | 16:53 | 17:58 | · |
| West Berkshire Community Hospital (main entrance) | 07:39 | 08:34 | 09:51 | 10:51 | 11:51 | 12:51 | 13:51 | 14:51 | 15:51 | 16:59 | 18:04 | · |
| Skyllings (opp) | 07:45 | 08:40 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 17:05 | 18:10 | · |
| Park Way (Stop Q) | 07:52 | 08:47 | 10:01 | 11:01 | 12:01 | 13:01 | 14:01 | 15:01 | 16:01 | 17:13 | 18:17 | · |
| Newbury Wharf (Stop H) | 07:54 | 08:49 | 10:03 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:03 | 16:03 | 17:15 | 18:19 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 1a
Adult single £2.20 to £3.00 · Adult return £3.60 to £5.80
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.90 | Skylings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.90 | £2.20 | Hambridge Road | ||||
| £2.90 | £2.20 | £2.20 | West Berks Community Hospital | |||
| £3.00 | £2.90 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Derwent Road | ||
| £3.00 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Thatcham | |
| £3.00 | £2.90 | – | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Westfield Road |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Newbury Wharf.
Reading Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Newbury & District 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 Newbury & District before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 1a
1a towards Newbury
All 45 stops
- Newbury Wharf (Bay B) Newbury
- Park Way (Stop P) Newbury
- Park Way Top (Stop R) Newbury
- Hawthorn Road (adj) Newbury
- Newport Road (adj) Newbury
- Skyllings (Adj) Newbury
- Swan Inn (adj) Newbury
- Hambridge Road (E-bound) Newbury
- West Berkshire Community Hospital (main entrance) Newbury
- Southdown Road (opp) Thatcham
- Garden Centre - Pound Lane (adj) Thatcham
- Winston Way (opp) Thatcham
- Derwent Road (adj) Thatcham
- Paynesdown Road (adj 51) Thatcham
- Glebelands (adj) Thatcham
- Nevil Court (opp) Thatcham
- Wenlock Way (adj) Thatcham
- Braemore Close (E-bound) Thatcham
- Coldstream Way (nr) Thatcham
- Observer Drive (adj) Thatcham
- Battalion Way (E-bound) Thatcham
- Flagstaff Square (adj) Thatcham
- Oak Tree Road (Adj) Thatcham
- Victor Road (Adj 45) Thatcham
- Ferndale Court (opp 2A) Thatcham
- Thatcham Broadway (Stop) Thatcham
- Vincent Road (opp) Thatcham
- Thatcham Park School (opp) Thatcham
- Dryden Close (opp) Thatcham
- Lamb Close (adj) Thatcham
- Northway (adj 6) Thatcham
- Westfield Crescent (W-bound) Thatcham
- Baily Avenue (adj) Thatcham
- Westfield Road west (adj) Henwick
- Barfield Road (adj) Henwick
- Garden Centre - Pound Lane (opp) Thatcham
- West Berkshire Community Hospital (main entrance) Newbury
- Hambridge Road (W-bound) Newbury
- Swan Inn (opp) Newbury
- Skyllings (opp) Newbury
- Newport Road (opp) Newbury
- Hawthorn Road (opp) Newbury
- Park Way Top (Stop S) Newbury
- Park Way (Stop Q) Newbury
- Newbury Wharf (Stop H) Newbury
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 5 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 17 October 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 May 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 15 April 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (West Berkshire).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1108688/23 · Changes in West Berkshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 1a bus?
The first 1a departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 1a bus?
The last 1a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 1a bus cost?
Newbury & District's published fares on the 1a: adult single £2.20 to £3.00, adult return £3.60 to £5.80. The 1a 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. Newbury & District day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 1a bus?
The 1a is operated by Newbury & District.
Timetable data from Newbury & District via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1108688/23. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.