28a Central Reading ↔ Henley
Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 06:55, last bus 18:00. 17 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 28a is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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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.
towards Henley · Monday to Friday towards Henley · Saturday towards Central Reading · Monday to Friday towards Central Reading · Saturday
| Friar Street (stop FC) | 06:55 | 08:10 | 08:40 | 08:55 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station North Interchange (Stop NA) | 06:58 | 08:14 | 08:44 | 08:59 | 11:04 | 12:34 | 13:04 | 18:04 | 18:04 |
| Henley Road County Boundary (nr) | 07:09 | 08:28 | 08:58 | 09:10 | 11:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 18:17 | 18:15 |
| Heathfield Close (adj) | 07:17 | 08:36 | 09:06 | 09:17 | 11:22 | 12:53 | 13:22 | 18:25 | 18:22 |
| Station Road (opp) | 07:25 | 08:42 | 09:12 | 09:24 | 11:29 | 12:59 | 13:29 | 18:32 | 18:29 |
| Bell Street (Stop D) | 07:35 | 08:52 | 09:22 | 09:34 | 11:39 | 13:09 | 13:39 | 18:42 | 18:39 |
Route map
All stops on route 28a
28a towards Henley
- Friar Street (stop FC) Reading Town Centre
- Forbury Road (stop EL) Reading Town Centre
- Station North Interchange (Stop NA) Reading
- Hills Meadow (opp) Lower Caversham
- Caversham Laundry (adj) Lower Caversham
- Elizabeth House (W-bound) Caversham
- Westfield Road (opp 64) Caversham
- Prospect Street (adj 44) Caversham
- Rufus Isaacs Road (opp) Caversham
- Chiltern Road (Adj 130) Henley Road
- All Hallows Road (adj 202) Caversham
- Travellers Rest (adj) Henley Road
- Micklands Road (adj 262) Henley Road
- Henley Road County Boundary (nr) Henley Road
- Garden Centre (opp) Play Hatch
- Playhatch Roundabout (W-bound) Play Hatch
- The Green (nr) Dunsden Green
- Bints Farm (NE-bound) Dunsden Green
- Gravel Road (adj) Binfield Heath
- Heathfield Close (adj) Binfield Heath
- Orwells Restaurant (opp) Shiplake Row
- Memorial Avenue (adj) Shiplake
- The Plough (opp) Shiplake
- Shiplake College (opp) Shiplake
- Mill Lane (opp) Shiplake Cross
- Station Road (opp) Lower Shiplake
- Bolney Lane (opp) Lower Shiplake
- Allotments (o/s) Henley-on-Thames
- Tesco Superstore (opp) Henley-on-Thames
- Newtown Road (opp) Henley-on-Thames
- Niagara Road (adj) Henley-on-Thames
- St Marks Road (adj) Henley-on-Thames
- Christ Church (adj) Henley-on-Thames
- Bell Street (Stop D) Henley-on-Thames
28a towards Central Reading
- Hart Street (Stop A) Henley-on-Thames
- Rail Station (nr) Henley-on-Thames
- St Marks Road (opp) Henley-on-Thames
- Niagara Road (opp) Henley-on-Thames
- Allotments (opp) Henley-on-Thames
- Newtown Road (adj) Henley-on-Thames
- Tesco Superstore (o/s) Henley-on-Thames
- Bolney Lane (adj) Lower Shiplake
- Station Road (adj) Lower Shiplake
- Mill Lane (adj) Shiplake Cross
- The Plough (o/s) Shiplake
- Shiplake College (adj) Shiplake
- Memorial Avenue (opp) Shiplake
- Orwells Restaurant (o/s) Shiplake Row
- Heathfield Close (opp) Binfield Heath
- Gravel Road (opp) Binfield Heath
- Bints Farm (SW-bound) Dunsden Green
- The Green (opp) Dunsden Green
- Garden Centre (o/s) Play Hatch
- Playhatch Roundabout (E-bound) Play Hatch
- Henley Road County Boundary (adj) Henley Road
- Micklands Road (opp 258) Henley Road
- All Hallows Road (opp 206) Caversham
- Travellers Rest (opp) Henley Road
- Chiltern Road (Opp) Henley Road
- Rufus Isaacs Road (adj) Caversham
- Prospect Street (adj 19) Caversham
- Kings Road Caversham (opp 32) Lower Caversham
- Westfield Road (adj) Caversham
- Hills Meadow (adj) Lower Caversham
- Forbury Road (stop EN) Reading Town Centre
- Friar Street (stop FC) Reading Town Centre
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 13 Apr 2026 Operating between Inverness [Bus Station] and Contin given service number 28A / 28 effective from 13 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 16 Feb 2026 Operating between Inverness [Bus Station] and Contin given service number 28A / 28 effective from 16 February 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 16 Nov 2025 Operating between Livingstone Terrace, Irvine and Broomlands, Irvine given service number 28A effective from 16 November 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
ReadingCavershamReading Town CentreHenley-on-ThamesLower CavershamHenley RoadShiplakeBinfield HeathDunsden GreenLower ShiplakePlay HatchShiplake Cross
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 28a bus?
The first 28a 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 28a bus?
The last 28a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 28a bus cost?
The 28a 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 28a bus?
The 28a 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.