29a Reading Town Centre ↔ Lower Caversham

Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 09:42, last bus 14:57. 18 journeys on weekdays.

The 29a 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. Details →

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.

29a towards Reading Town Centre — Monday to Friday (18 journeys)
Nire Road (adj) 09:4209:4209:5710:4210:4210:5711:4211:4211:5712:4212:4212:5713:4213:4213:5714:4214:4214:57
Church Street (W-bound) 09:5009:5010:0510:5010:5011:0511:5011:5012:0512:5012:5013:0513:5013:5014:0514:5014:5015:05
Friar Street (stop FJ) 09:5909:5910:1410:5910:5911:1411:5911:5912:1412:5912:5913:1413:5913:5914:1414:5914:5915:14

Route map

All stops on route 29a

29a towards Reading Town Centre

  1. Nire Road (adj) Lower Caversham
  2. Ian Mikardo Way (opp) Lower Caversham
  3. Amersham Road (W-bound) Lower Caversham
  4. Forge Close (adj) Lower Caversham
  5. St Johns Road (adj 341) Lower Caversham
  6. Elizabeth House (W-bound) Caversham
  7. Westfield Road (opp 64) Caversham
  8. Church Street (W-bound) Caversham
  9. Bridge Street Caversham (s-bound) Caversham
  10. The Moderation (opp) Reading
  11. Swansea Road (opp) Reading
  12. Caversham Road Fire Station (opp) Reading
  13. 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 14:57. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 29a bus cost?

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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.