F1 Madejski Stadium ↔ Reading Station

Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 18:00, last bus 22:41. 32 journeys on weekdays.

Wanted a different F1? 6 other bus routes are numbered F1 elsewhere in the UK — see every F1 bus by area.

⚠️ 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. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

F1 towards Reading Station — Monday to Friday (13 journeys)
Reading Stadium (Stop) 21:4521:4921:5321:5722:0122:0522:1022:1522:2022:2522:3022:3522:41
South West Interchange (Stop WS) 21:5922:0322:0722:1122:1522:1922:2422:2922:3422:3922:4422:4922:55

Route map

All stops on route F1

F1 towards Reading Station

  1. Reading Stadium (Stop) Reading Stadium
  2. South West Interchange (Stop WS) Reading Town Centre

F1 towards Madejski Stadium

  1. South West Interchange (Stop WS) Reading Town Centre
  2. Reading Stadium (Stop) Reading Stadium

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first F1 bus?

The first F1 departure on weekdays leaves at 18:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last F1 bus?

The last F1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:41. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the F1 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 F1 bus?

The F1 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 27 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.