81 Caversham Heights ↔ Bulmershe

Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 06:57, last bus 15:12. 2 journeys on weekdays.

⚠️ This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Reading Buses sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

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.

towards Bulmershe · Monday to Friday towards Caversham Heights · Monday to Friday

Route map

All stops on route 81

81 towards Bulmershe

  1. St Andrews Church (Adj) Caversham Heights
  2. Richmond Road (adj 9) Caversham Heights
  3. Uplands Road (in) Caversham Heights
  4. Kidmore Road (adj 161) Caversham Heights
  5. Shepherds Lane (adj 39) Caversham Heights
  6. Hilltop Road (adj) Caversham Heights
  7. Fernbrook Road (adj 32) Caversham Heights
  8. St Peters Avenue (nr) Caversham Heights
  9. Harrogate Road (adj 78) Caversham Heights
  10. Highmoor Road Church (Adj) Caversham Heights
  11. Darell Road (Opp) Caversham Heights
  12. Highmoor Road (S-bound) Caversham Heights
  13. The Mount (adj) Caversham Heights
  14. Blenheim Road (opp 69) Caversham
  15. St Annes Well (adj) Caversham
  16. Bridge Street Caversham (s-bound) Caversham
  17. Caversham Library (adj) Caversham
  18. Swansea Road (opp) Reading
  19. The Moderation (opp) Reading
  20. Caversham Road Fire Station (opp) Reading
  21. London Street Foot (S-bound) Reading Town Centre
  22. Crown Street (S-bound) Katesgrove
  23. Kendrick Student Village (adj) The Mount
  24. Crown Place Passage (adj) The Mount
  25. Morgan Road (adj) The Mount
  26. Vicarage Road (opp) The Mount
  27. Christchurch Green (adj) University of Reading
  28. Allcroft Road (adj) Whiteknights
  29. Redlane Court (opp) Royal Berkshire Hospital
  30. Alexandra Road (in) Erleigh Road
  31. St Josephs Convent (adj) Whiteknights
  32. Christchurch Green (SE-bound) University of Reading
  33. Chancellors Way (adj) University of Reading
  34. Wellington Avenue (opp) Shinfield Road
  35. Leighton Park Copse (opp 88) Shinfield Road
  36. Cressingham Road Church (opp) Whitley
  37. Beech Road (opp) Whitley
  38. The Maidens (adj) Shinfield Road
  39. Langdale Gardens (Opp 72) Earley
  40. Wychwood Crescent (opp) Earley
  41. Hartsbourne Road (Opp 123) Earley
  42. Wilderness Court (opp) Earley
  43. Ramsbury Drive (Opp 47) Maiden Erlegh
  44. Earley Crossroads (Opp 9) Maiden Erlegh
  45. St Peters Church (Opp) Earley
  46. Anderson Avenue (adj) North Earley
  47. Palmerstone Road (Adj 167) Earley
  48. Bulmershe Court (opp) Bulmershe
  49. Bulmershe Sports Centre (adj) Bulmershe

81 towards Caversham Heights

  1. Bulmershe School (adj) Woodley
  2. Bulmershe Court (adj) Bulmershe
  3. Palmerstone Road (Adj 52) Earley
  4. Anderson Avenue (opp) North Earley
  5. St Peters Church (adj) Earley
  6. Earley Crossroads (Adj) Maiden Erlegh
  7. Ramsbury Drive (Adj 55) Maiden Erlegh
  8. Wilderness Court (adj) Earley
  9. Hartsbourne Road (Adj 129) Earley
  10. Wychwood Crescent (Adj 114) Earley
  11. Langdale Gardens (Adj 74) Earley
  12. Beech Road (adj) Whitley
  13. The Maidens (N-bound) Shinfield Road
  14. Cressingham Road Church (N-bound) Whitley
  15. Leighton Park Copse (adj 86) Shinfield Road
  16. Wellington Avenue (adj) Shinfield Road
  17. Chancellors Way (opp) University of Reading
  18. Christchurch Green (NE-bound) University of Reading
  19. St Josephs Convent (opp) Whiteknights
  20. Alexandra Road Mosque (adj) Erleigh Road
  21. Denmark Road (opp) Erleigh Road
  22. RBH Main Entrance (opp) Royal Berkshire Hospital
  23. Craven Road (opp 1A) Royal Berkshire Hospital
  24. RBH South Wing (opp) Royal Berkshire Hospital
  25. Alexandra Road (in) Erleigh Road
  26. St Josephs Convent (adj) Whiteknights
  27. Christchurch Green (W-bound) University of Reading
  28. Vicarage Road (adj) The Mount
  29. Morgan Road (opp) The Mount
  30. Kendrick Student Village (opp) The Mount
  31. Crown Place Passage (opp) The Mount
  32. Crown Street (N-bound) Katesgrove
  33. Caversham Road Fire Station (adj) Reading
  34. Swansea Road (adj) Reading
  35. The Moderation (adj) Reading
  36. Bridge Street Caversham (n-bound) Caversham
  37. Church Street (E-bound) Caversham
  38. Caversham Library (opp 19) Caversham
  39. Priest Hill (adj 55) Caversham
  40. The Mount (adj 3) Caversham Heights
  41. Highmoor Road (opp 48A) Caversham Heights
  42. Richmond Road (adj 9) Caversham Heights
  43. St Andrews Church (Adj) Caversham Heights
  44. Uplands Road (in) Caversham Heights
  45. Kidmore Road (adj 161) Caversham Heights
  46. Shepherds Lane (adj 39) Caversham Heights
  47. Hilltop Road (adj) Caversham Heights
  48. Fernbrook Road (adj 32) Caversham Heights
  49. St Peters Avenue (nr) Caversham Heights

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

ReadingCavershamWoodleyReading Town CentreEarleyWhitleyCaversham HeightsNorth EarleyWhiteknightsMaiden ErleghUniversity of ReadingErleigh Road

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 81 bus?

The first 81 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:57 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 81 bus?

The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:12. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 81 bus cost?

GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Reading Buses sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the 81 bus?

The 81 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.