Reading FC vs Barnsley FC

Yesterday Thu 22nd Oct 2026

Following a win against Leyton Orient, Reading face Barnsley this Saturday, with a kick-off time of 3pm. This is sure to be a thrilling match, so head on down to the stadium and show your support to the boys! 

Buses to the game – all services running

Our full range of football buses are running, meaning you can catch our town centre shuttle, park and rides and the urban services to the match.

To find your service to the stadium, click here for maps and timetables.

F52 diversion

Due to the closure of Barkham Road, the F52 will divert via Nine Mile Ride, Park Lane and Biggs Lane. 

Stops between California Post Office and Rickman Close will not be served. 

Customers on Barkham Ride should use the stops on Nine Mile Ride, and customers on Barkham Road should use the Hill Road stop on Biggs Lane. 

Fares

There are different fares depending on which service you use and where you get on. Head over to the football fares page for full details once you know which bus you need. Below is how much it costs to get on the F1 shuttle from Reading Station. 

Reading Station to the Stadium - F1 shuttle

 

 single fare

 return

adult £3.50 £6
under-19s £3.50 £6

Please note tap on tap off, All-Bus, simplyReading, simplyReading and Wokingham and simplyNetwork tickets cannot be used on our football buses. Concessionary passes are also not accepted on the F1 shuttle, however, pass holders can buy a return for £4 on the production of a valid concessionary pass.

Please note that on match days, Mereoak park&ride 600 will not stop at Reading Gate Retail Park on journeys towards Reading between an hour before kick-off and an hour after the final whistle.