22 Reading to Caversham
Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 06:05, last bus 20:18. 38 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 22? 56 other bus routes are numbered 22 elsewhere in the UK — see every 22 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:05 | 06:45 | 07:25 | 08:20 | 09:10 | 10:00 | 10:45 | 11:30 | 12:15 | 13:00 | 13:45 | 14:30 | 15:20 | 16:10 | 17:00 | 17:50 | 18:35 | 19:20 | 20:05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friar Street (stop FJ) | 06:05 | 06:45 | 07:25 | 08:20 | 09:10 | 10:00 | 10:45 | 11:30 | 12:15 | 13:00 | 13:45 | 14:30 | 15:20 | 16:10 | 17:00 | 17:50 | 18:35 | 19:20 | 20:05 |
| Caversham Library (opp 19) | 06:12 | 06:52 | 07:36 | 08:30 | 09:19 | 10:09 | 10:54 | 11:39 | 12:24 | 13:09 | 13:54 | 14:42 | 15:32 | 16:22 | 17:12 | 18:02 | 18:46 | 19:29 | 20:14 |
| St Andrews Church (Adj) | 06:15 | 06:57 | 07:43 | 08:36 | 09:23 | 10:13 | 10:58 | 11:43 | 12:28 | 13:13 | 13:58 | 14:47 | 15:37 | 16:27 | 17:17 | 18:06 | 18:51 | 19:33 | 20:18 |
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Fares on the 22
Adult single £1.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Caversham Library | |
|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £3.00 | Caversham Heights |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Central Reading.
Reading Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 18 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Reading 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 Reading Buses 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 22
22 towards Caversham
All 12 stops
- Friar Street (stop FJ) Reading Town Centre
- Forbury Road (stop EL) Reading Town Centre
- Station North Interchange (Stop NA) Reading
- Swansea Road (adj) Reading
- The Moderation (adj) Reading
- Bridge Street Caversham (n-bound) Caversham
- Church Street (E-bound) Caversham
- Caversham Library (opp 19) Caversham
- Priest Hill (adj 55) Caversham
- The Mount (adj 3) Caversham Heights
- Highmoor Road (opp 48A) Caversham Heights
- St Andrews Church (Adj) Caversham Heights
22 towards Reading
All 22 stops
- St Andrews Church (Adj) Caversham Heights
- Richmond Road (adj 9) Caversham Heights
- Uplands Road (in) Caversham Heights
- Kidmore Road (adj 161) Caversham Heights
- Shepherds Lane (adj 39) Caversham Heights
- Hilltop Road (adj) Caversham Heights
- Fernbrook Road (adj 32) Caversham Heights
- St Peters Avenue (nr) Caversham Heights
- Harrogate Road (adj 78) Caversham Heights
- Highmoor Road Church (Adj) Caversham Heights
- Darell Road (Opp) Caversham Heights
- Highmoor Road (S-bound) Caversham Heights
- The Mount (adj) Caversham Heights
- Blenheim Road (opp 69) Caversham
- St Annes Well (adj) Caversham
- Caversham Library (adj) Caversham
- Bridge Street Caversham (s-bound) Caversham
- The Moderation (opp) Reading
- Swansea Road (opp) Reading
- Caversham Road Fire Station (opp) Reading
- South West Interchange (Stop WN) Reading Town Centre
- Friar Street (stop FJ) Reading Town Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 22 bus?
The first 22 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 22 bus?
The last 22 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:18. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 22 bus cost?
Reading Buses' published fares on the 22: adult single £1.50 to £3.00. The 22 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. Reading Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 22 bus?
The 22 is operated by Reading Buses.
Timetable data from Reading Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Reading Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 4 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.