29 Reading to Lower Caversham
Operated by Reading Buses. Registered as running via Reading Bridge. First bus 06:42, last bus 23:25. 55 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 — more.
Wanted a different 29? 35 other bus routes are numbered 29 elsewhere in the UK — see every 29 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:59 | 07:29 | 07:59 | 08:29 | 08:59 | 09:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:15 | 23:15 |
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| Friar Street (stop FJ) | · | · | · | · | · | 09:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:15 | 23:15 |
| Forbury Road (stop EL) | 06:59 | 07:29 | 07:59 | 08:29 | 08:59 | 09:32 | 10:02 | 10:32 | 11:02 | 11:32 | 12:02 | 12:32 | 13:02 | 13:32 | 14:02 | 14:32 | 15:02 | 15:32 | 16:02 | 16:33 | 17:03 | 17:33 | 18:03 | 18:33 | 19:02 | 19:32 | 20:17 | 21:17 | 22:17 | 23:17 |
| Nire Road (adj) | 07:05 | 07:35 | 08:08 | 08:38 | 09:08 | 09:41 | 10:11 | 10:41 | 11:11 | 11:41 | 12:11 | 12:41 | 13:11 | 13:41 | 14:11 | 14:41 | 15:11 | 15:42 | 16:12 | 16:43 | 17:13 | 17:43 | 18:13 | 18:43 | 19:11 | 19:39 | 20:24 | 21:24 | 22:24 | 23:24 |
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 29
Adult single £1.50
The same for any journey on the 29, however far you go.
Reading Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 18 September 2026. 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, 27 December, 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 29
29 towards Lower Caversham
All 10 stops
- Friar Street (stop FJ) Reading Town Centre
- Forbury Road (stop EL) Reading Town Centre
- Hills Meadow (opp) Lower Caversham
- Caversham Laundry (adj) Lower Caversham
- Washington Road (adj) Lower Caversham
- St Johns Road (adj) Lower Caversham
- Forge Close (opp) Lower Caversham
- Amersham Road (On) Lower Caversham
- Ian Mikardo Way (adj) Lower Caversham
- Nire Road (adj) Lower Caversham
29 towards Reading
All 10 stops
- Nire Road (adj) Lower Caversham
- Ian Mikardo Way (opp) Lower Caversham
- Amersham Road (W-bound) Lower Caversham
- Forge Close (adj) Lower Caversham
- St Johns Road (adj 341) Lower Caversham
- Kings Road Caversham (opp 32) Lower Caversham
- Hills Meadow (adj) Lower Caversham
- Blagrave Street (Stop EO) Reading Town Centre
- Friar Street (stop FP) Reading Town Centre
- Friar Street (stop FJ) Reading Town Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 20 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 January 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2020 Central Reading → Lower Caversham
- Expired effective 6 July 2020 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0005856/114 · Changes in Reading Borough Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 29 bus?
The first 29 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 29 bus?
The last 29 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 29 bus cost?
Reading Buses' published fares on the 29: adult single £1.50. The 29 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 29 bus?
The 29 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 10 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0005856/114. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.