50a Reading to GreenPark via Whitley, Kennet Island

Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 05:42, last bus 23:05. 59 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:05, last 20:25. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.

Next towards GreenPark from St Marys Butts (Stop CS): 18:45, 19:35, 20:25

Next towards Reading from Lime Square (Opp): 19:13, 20:03

Wanted a different 50a? 9 other bus routes are numbered 50a elsewhere in the UK — see every 50a bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Green Park unless marked “to …” · Sunday · 15 journeys
Stop 07:0507:5008:5009:5010:5011:5012:5013:5014:5015:5016:5017:5018:4519:3520:25 to Kennet Island
St Marys Butts (Stop CS) 07:0507:5008:5009:5010:5011:5012:5013:5014:5015:5016:5017:5018:4519:3520:25
Station Road (Stop SD) 07:1007:5508:5509:5510:5511:5512:5513:5514:5515:5516:5517:5518:5019:4020:30
Central Piazza (opp) 07:2008:0809:0810:0811:0812:0813:0814:0815:0816:0817:0818:0819:0019:5020:40
100 Longwater Avenue (Adj) 07:2808:1509:1510:1511:1512:1513:1514:1515:1516:1517:1518:1519:0819:58·
100 Brook Drive (opp) ···············

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Reading Buses whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 50a

Adult single £3.00

The same for any journey on the 50a, 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 50a

50a towards GreenPark

All 12 stops
  1. St Marys Butts (Stop CS) Reading Town Centre
  2. Station Road (Stop SD) Reading Town Centre
  3. Market Place (stop MC) Reading Town Centre
  4. Rose Kiln Lane North Reading
  5. Brunel Retail Park (adj) Whitley
  6. Gillette Way (S-bound) Whitley
  7. Manor Farm Road (W-bound) Kennet Island
  8. Central Piazza (opp) Kennet Island
  9. Hilton Hotel (adj) Kennet Island
  10. Kennet Island turn (S-bound) Kennet Island
  11. 100 Longwater Avenue (Adj) GreenPark
  12. 100 Brook Drive (opp) GreenPark

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 50a bus?

The first 50a departure on weekdays leaves at 05:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 50a bus?

The last 50a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 50a bus cost?

Reading Buses' published fares on the 50a: adult single £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £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 50a bus?

The 50a 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.