8 Newbury to Wash Common via East Fields, Greenham
Operated by Newbury & District. Registered as running via Pigeons Farm, The Nightingales, Westwood Road, Racecourse Road. First bus 07:29, last bus 23:00. 31 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £2.40 — more.
Wanted a different 8? 95 other bus routes are numbered 8 elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:29 to The Nightingales | 07:30 to Wash Common | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:45 to Tesco Superstore | 16:30 to Tesco Superstore | 17:20 to Tesco Superstore | 18:00 to Tesco Superstore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Wharf (Bay C) | 07:29 | 07:30 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:45 | 16:30 | 17:20 | 18:00 |
| Racecourse Road (E-bound) | · | 07:35 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:50 | 16:35 | 17:25 | 18:05 |
| The Nightingales (on) | 07:34 | 07:39 | 09:19 | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 15:54 | 16:39 | 17:29 | 18:09 |
| Greyberry Copse West (SW-bound) | · | 07:47 | 09:27 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:27 | 16:02 | 16:47 | 17:37 | 18:17 |
| Tesco The Triangle (N-bound) | · | 07:50 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:05 | 16:50 | 17:40 | 18:20 |
| Newbury College campus (on) | · | · | 09:33 | 10:33 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:33 | 14:33 | · | · | · | · |
| Holborne Close (opp) | · | 07:59 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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 8
Adult single £1.50 to £2.40 · Adult return £2.50 to £4.00 · Child single £1.00 to £1.60 · Child return £1.50 to £2.30
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Racecourse Road | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.00 | £1.60 | The Nightingales | ||||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £1.60 | Pigeon`s Farm | |||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £1.60 | £1.60 | Tesco Superstore | ||
| £2.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Park House School | |
| £2.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.60 | Glendale Avenue |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Newbury Wharf.
Reading Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Newbury & District 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 Newbury & District 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 8
8 towards Wash Common
All 27 stops
- Newbury Wharf (Bay C) Newbury
- Chapel Corner (opp) Newbury
- The Plough (opp) East Fields
- Racecourse Road (E-bound) Newbury
- New Road (on) Newbury
- Aintree Close (adj) Greenham
- Porter End (opp) Greenham
- The Nightingales (on) Greenham
- Westlands Road (N-bound) Greenham
- Cheriton Close (Opp) Greenham
- Water Lane (adj) Greenham
- Marchant Close (adj) Greenham
- Water Tower (adj) Greenham
- Greyberry Copse East (adj 50) Greenham
- Greyberry Copse West (SW-bound) Greenham
- Pinchington Grange (adj) Greenham
- Tesco The Triangle (N-bound) Greenham
- Newbury College campus (on) Newbury
- Monks Lane east (W-bound) Newbury
- Monks Lane Surgery (adj) Newbury
- Park House School Rear Entrance (nr) Wash Common
- Falkland Memorial (adj) Newbury
- Cary Close (adj) Wash Common
- Villiers Way (E-bound) Wash Common
- Meyrick Drive (on) Wash Common
- Chiltern Close (adj) Wash Common
- Holborne Close (opp) Wash Common
8 towards Newbury
All 18 stops
- Newbury College campus (on) Newbury
- Tesco The Triangle (N-bound) Greenham
- Pinchington Grange (opp) Greenham
- Marchant Close (adj) Greenham
- Water Tower (adj) Greenham
- Greyberry Copse East (adj 50) Greenham
- Greyberry Copse West (SW-bound) Greenham
- Water Lane (opp) Greenham
- The Nightingales (on) Greenham
- Westlands Road (N-bound) Greenham
- Cheriton Close (Opp) Greenham
- Porter End (adj) Greenham
- Aintree Close (opp) Greenham
- New Road (on) Newbury
- Racecourse Road (W-bound) Newbury
- Chapel Corner (adj) Newbury
- Cheap Street (Stop N) Newbury
- Newbury Wharf (Bay G) Newbury
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 August 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Expired effective 20 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 12 January 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Expired effective 11 August 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (West Berkshire Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1108688/33 · Changes in West Berkshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8 bus?
The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:29 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8 bus?
The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8 bus cost?
Newbury & District's published fares on the 8: adult single £1.50 to £2.40, adult return £2.50 to £4.00, child single £1.00 to £1.60, child return £1.50 to £2.30. The 8 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. Newbury & District day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 8 bus?
The 8 is operated by Newbury & District.
Timetable data from Newbury & District via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1108688/33. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.