29a Caversham to Reading
Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 09:42, last bus 14:42. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 — more.
Wanted a different 29a? 9 other bus routes are numbered 29a elsewhere in the UK — see every 29a bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:42 | 10:42 | 11:42 | 12:42 | 13:42 | 14:42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nire Road (adj) | 09:42 | 10:42 | 11:42 | 12:42 | 13:42 | 14:42 |
| Church Street (W-bound) | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 |
| Friar Street (stop FJ) | 09:59 | 10:59 | 11:59 | 12:59 | 13:59 | 14:59 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 29a
Adult single £1.50
The same for any journey on the 29a, 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 29a
29a towards Reading
All 13 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
- Elizabeth House (W-bound) Caversham
- Westfield Road (opp 64) Caversham
- Church Street (W-bound) Caversham
- Bridge Street Caversham (s-bound) Caversham
- The Moderation (opp) Reading
- Swansea Road (opp) Reading
- Caversham Road Fire Station (opp) Reading
- Friar Street (stop FJ) Reading Town Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 29a bus?
The first 29a departure on weekdays leaves at 09:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 29a bus?
The last 29a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 29a bus cost?
Reading Buses' published fares on the 29a: adult single £1.50. The 29a 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 29a bus?
The 29a 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.