F3 Reading Gate Retail Pk Adj ↔ Mereoak P&R
Operated by Reading Buses. First bus 18:00, last bus 22:44. 22 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different F3? 2 other bus routes are numbered F3 elsewhere in the UK — see every F3 bus by area.
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.
| Reading Stadium (Stop) | 21:56 | 22:03 | 22:10 | 22:17 | 22:24 | 22:34 | 22:44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride (interchange - adj car park) | 22:04 | 22:11 | 22:18 | 22:25 | 22:32 | 22:42 | 22:52 |
Route map
All stops on route F3
F3 towards Mereoak P&R
- Reading Stadium (Stop) Reading Stadium
- Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride (interchange - adj car park) Three Mile Cross
F3 towards Reading Gate Retail Pk Adj
- Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride (interchange - adj car park) Three Mile Cross
- Reading Stadium (Stop) Reading Stadium
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first F3 bus?
The first F3 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 F3 bus?
The last F3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:44. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the F3 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 F3 bus?
The F3 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.