22 Central Reading ↔ Caversham Heights
Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 06:05, last bus 20:18. 72 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Friar Street (stop FJ) | 06:05 | 06:45 | 07:00 | 07:25 | 07:45 | 08:20 | 08:30 | 09:10 | 09:15 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:45 | 10:45 | 11:30 | 11:30 | 12:15 | 12:15 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:45 | 13:45 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 15:15 | 15:20 | 16:00 | 16:10 | 16:45 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 17:50 | 18:15 | 18:35 | 19:00 | 19:20 | 20:05 |
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| Caversham Library (opp 19) | 06:12 | 06:52 | 07:07 | 07:36 | 07:52 | 08:30 | 08:37 | 09:19 | 09:22 | 10:09 | 10:09 | 10:54 | 10:54 | 11:40 | 11:39 | 12:25 | 12:24 | 13:09 | 13:10 | 13:55 | 13:54 | 14:42 | 14:40 | 15:24 | 15:32 | 16:09 | 16:22 | 16:54 | 17:12 | 17:39 | 18:02 | 18:24 | 18:46 | 19:09 | 19:29 | 20:14 |
| St Andrews Church (Adj) | 06:15 | 06:57 | 07:11 | 07:43 | 07:56 | 08:36 | 08:41 | 09:23 | 09:26 | 10:13 | 10:13 | 10:58 | 10:58 | 11:44 | 11:43 | 12:29 | 12:28 | 13:13 | 13:14 | 13:59 | 13:58 | 14:47 | 14:44 | 15:28 | 15:37 | 16:13 | 16:27 | 16:58 | 17:17 | 17:43 | 18:06 | 18:28 | 18:51 | 19:13 | 19:33 | 20:18 |
Route map
All stops on route 22
22 towards Caversham Heights
- 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 Central Reading
- Richmond Road (adj 9) Caversham Heights
- St Andrews Church (Adj) Caversham Heights
- Uplands Road (in) Caversham Heights
- Kidmore Road (adj 161) Caversham Heights
- Hilltop Road (adj) Caversham Heights
- Shepherds Lane (adj 39) Caversham Heights
- Fernbrook Road (adj 32) Caversham Heights
- Harrogate Road (adj 78) Caversham Heights
- St Peters Avenue (nr) 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
- Bridge Street Caversham (s-bound) Caversham
- Caversham Library (adj) 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
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 May 2026 Operating between Canvey Island, Leigh Beck and Basildon Bus Station given service number 22 effective from 31 May 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 22 Feb 2026 Operating between Edinburgh, Granton Harbour and Edinburgh, Gyle Centre given service number 22 / 22A effective from 22 February 2026. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 16 Feb 2026 Operating between Inverness [Bus Station] and Culbokie [School Croft] given service number 22 effective from 16 February 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 13 Feb 2026 Operating between Central Reading and Caversham Heights given service number 22 / 82 effective from 13 February 2026. To amend Route.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
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?
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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.