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Fares & Tickets

Already know what smartcard you want? Visit our online shop to buy or top-up.

On the day fares

Use cash, contactless or your mobile to pay on the bus.

Buy in advance online, from our shop, or on your mobile and save.

Looking for something else?

Getting you to the match today

Reading Buses is proud to offer cheaper travel for those people who are out of work and actively seeking employment.

Park and Ride fares

Live outside of Reading? Our park & ride sites could be just the thing!

Our buses run between Reading Station and the Madejski Stadium to get you to the match.

greenwave fares

Our greenwave service is run by Reading Buses on behalf of Reading Borough Council

evening & group tickets

Travelling as a group? Take a look at our cheaper group fare deals!

Find special single fares on your routes

The new Reading Buses app gives you a one-stop shop for information and ticketing. Never worry about where your bus is again. The old app will be switched off mid-July.

Qualifying Reading Borough residents are entitled to a pass allowing free travel on all local buses.

0118 959 4000
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Customer service opening times

Broad Street Mall
Mondays to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm

Head Office (For lost property only)
Mondays to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm

Need to stop in and see us? View the travel shop address and opening times

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