Fares and Tickets information for Reading Buses

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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