6a Reading to Whitley Wood via Katesgrove, Worton Grange
Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 05:05, last bus 22:13. 8 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 6a? 28 other bus routes are numbered 6a elsewhere in the UK — see every 6a bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:05 | 05:20 | 13:11 | 20:58 | 21:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Butts (stop CR) | · | · | 13:11 | 20:58 | 21:15 |
| Station Road (Stop SC) | 05:05 | 05:20 | 13:18 | 21:04 | 21:20 |
| Whitley Street (S-bound) | 05:10 | 05:25 | 13:26 | 21:11 | 21:27 |
| Whitley Park School (Adj) | 05:15 | 05:30 | 13:33 | 21:17 | 21:33 |
| Tesco Distribution Centre (Inside) | 05:22 | 05:37 | 13:40 | 21:24 | 21:40 |
| Engineers Court (opp) | · | · | · | · | · |
| Engineers Court (SW-bound) | 05:26 | 05:41 | 13:44 | 21:28 | 21:44 |
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 6a
Adult single £2.00 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Whitley Street | |
|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £3.00 | Engineer`s Court |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Reading Station.
Reading Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 18 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. 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 6a
6a towards Whitley Wood
All 23 stops
- St Marys Butts (stop CR) Reading Town Centre
- West Street (stop CU) Reading Town Centre
- Station Road (Stop SC) Reading Town Centre
- Market Place (stop MC) Reading Town Centre
- London Street Foot (S-bound) Reading Town Centre
- Crown Street (S-bound) Katesgrove
- Silver Street (adj 9) Whitley Street
- Whitley Street (S-bound) Whitley Street
- Christchurch Gardens (Adj) Whitley
- Elgar Road (opp) Whitley
- Long Barn Lane (adj) Whitley
- Buckland Road Junction (S-bound) Whitley
- Whitley Park School (Adj) Whitley Wood
- Callington Road (adj) Whitley
- Bennet Road (opp) Whitley Wood
- Hartland Road (S-bound) Whitley Wood
- Holiday Inn (S-bound) Whitley Wood
- Worton Grange (opp) Worton Grange
- Tesco Distribution Centre (Inside) Worton Grange
- Worton Grange (adj) Worton Grange
- Spencer Road (opp) Whitley Wood
- Engineers Court (opp) Whitley Wood
- Engineers Court (SW-bound) Whitley Wood
6a towards Reading
All 23 stops
- Engineers Court (SW-bound) Whitley Wood
- Whitley Wood Community Centre (Adj) Whitley Wood
- Farmers Close (adj) Whitley Wood
- The Maying (adj) Whitley Wood
- Engineers Court (adj 134) Whitley Wood
- Spencer Road (adj) Whitley Wood
- Worton Grange (opp) Worton Grange
- Tesco Distribution Centre (Inside) Worton Grange
- Worton Grange (adj) Worton Grange
- Holiday Inn (N-bound) Whitley Wood
- Hartland Road (N-bound) Whitley Wood
- Bennet Road (adj) Whitley Wood
- Callington Road (opp) Whitley
- Whitley Park School (Opp) Whitley Wood
- Buckland Road Junction (N-bound) Whitley
- Long Barn Lane (opp) Whitley
- Elgar Road (adj) Whitley
- Christchurch Gardens (Opp) Whitley
- Whitley Street (N-bound) Whitley Street
- West Hill (adj) Katesgrove
- Crown Street (N-bound) Katesgrove
- Bridge Street (stop MI) Reading Town Centre
- St Marys Butts (stop CR) Reading Town Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 June 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 28 July 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 29 July 2024 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0005856/38 · Changes in Reading Borough Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 6a bus?
The first 6a departure on weekdays leaves at 05:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 6a bus?
The last 6a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:13. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 6a bus cost?
Reading Buses' published fares on the 6a: adult single £2.00 to £3.00. The 6a 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 6a bus?
The 6a 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 PH0005856/38. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.