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  • jet black 1
    The service jet black 1 has disruptions

    Newbury to Reading via Thatcham, Woolhampton, Theale

    • Suspension of Ledbury Drive bus stops

      27th Jul 2026 - 21st Aug 2026

      The Pollards Way bus Gate will be suspended from Monday 27th July until Friday 21st August 2026, this means Ledbury Drive bus stops will be suspended during this time.

      This is due to a directional closure on Mill Lane by SGN.

      Pollards Way bus Gate will become 2 way Traffic to all road users due to the Mill Lane closure.

      During this time customers will need to use Pemberton Gardens Bus Stops instead.

      Jet Black 1 Morning services will stay on the Main A4 Bath Road during this closure also, customers for Jet Black 1 to Newbury will need to use Calcot Mill Lane bus stop instead on Bath Road.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    • Mill Lane Calcot Closed

      27th Jul 2026 - 21st Aug 2026

      Mill Lane into Fords Farm will be closed from Monday 27th July until Friday 21st August 2026, this is due to the ongoing SGN works to upgrade the gas main.

      The 3 Morning Monday to Friday JetBlack 1 buses to Newbury will remain on the A4 to Charrington Road to regain the route at the Fernhurst Road bus stop.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • lime 2, lime 2a
    The service lime 2, lime 2a has disruptions

    Central Reading to Mortimer via Burghfield Common

    • Closure on Padworth Road affecting lime 2, lime 2a

      23rd Jun 2026 - 13th Sep 2026

      lime 2, 2a is affected by a road closure on Padworth Road for roadworks. This is affecting the route between Burghfield and Tadley AWE. Buses are diverting via Reading Road, Victoria Road, Stephens Road, West End Road & Welshmans Road in both directions. Stops between 'Three Firs Way' and 'Easter Park' will not be served in either direction. There are delays of up to 10 minutes. We apologise for the disruption to your journey. Thank you for your patience.

  • leopard 3

    Reading Station to Wokingham via Royal Berkshire Hospital, Shinfield, Arborfield

  • lion 4, lion 4a

    Reading - Bracknell via Wokingham, Great Hollands

  • emerald 5
    The service emerald 5 has disruptions

    Reading Station - Northumberland Avenue Terminus via Whitley Street, Corbridge Road

    • Suspension of Canterbury Road bus stops in Both Directions

      27th Jul 2026 - 17th Aug 2026

      The Canterbury Road bus stops will be out of use from Monday 27th July until Monday 17th August 2026

      This is due to works to Utility works

      Customers are advised to use the Buckland Road circle or Corbridge Road bus stops instead

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    • Closure of Silver Street

      Today 04:01 - 21st Aug 2026

      Silver Street will be closed from the junction of London Road to top of Whitley Street. From Monday 17th August until Friday 21st August 2026.

      This is due to works by Thames Water

      Inbound Journeys are not affected

      Stops along the diversion will be observed

      All Outbound Emerald 5,6,6a journeys will divert via London Road, Kendrick Road, Christchurch Road to then resume normal route from Christchurch Gardens bus stop on Basingstoke Road.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • emerald 6, emerald 6a
    The service emerald 6, emerald 6a has disruptions

    Reading Station - Whitley Wood via Basingstoke Road

    • Closure of Silver Street

      Today 04:01 - 21st Aug 2026

      Silver Street will be closed from the junction of London Road to top of Whitley Street. From Monday 17th August until Friday 21st August 2026.

      This is due to works by Thames Water

      Inbound Journeys are not affected

      Stops along the diversion will be observed

      All Outbound Emerald 5,6,6a journeys will divert via London Road, Kendrick Road, Christchurch Road to then resume normal route from Christchurch Gardens bus stop on Basingstoke Road.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • buzz 9, buzz 9a, buzz 9b

    Reading Station - Green Park Station via Royal Berkshire Hospital & Whitley Wood

  • bronze 11

    Central Reading - Coley Park

  • orange 13
    The service orange 13 has disruptions

    Reading Station - Woodley (Circular) via Bulmershe, Woodley, Chequers

    • Suspension of The Thatchers Bus stop towards Woodley

      Today 04:01 - 21st Aug 2026

      The Thatcher’s bus Stop on Fairwater Drive towards Woodley will be out of use from Monday 7th August until Friday 21st August 2026

      This is due to Thames Water.

      Customers are advised to use the Campbell Road or Livingstone Gardens Bus Stop.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    • Closure of Woodlands Avenue between Fairwater Drive and Howth Drive

      27th Jul 2026 - 23rd Aug 2026

      Woodlands Avenue will be closed between Bulmershe Sports Centre, junction of Fairwater drive to Junction of Howth Drive, from Monday 27th July until Sunday 23rd August 2026.

      This is due to new road layouts by Wokingham council.

      Customers wanting Bulmershe Sports Centre will need to use stops along Howth Drive and for Church Road will need to use temp stops along Pitts Lane.

      All stops along the diversion will be Observed.

      Customers using Orange 14 towards Reading will need to use stop on the opposite side of the road along Fairwater Drive and Nightingale Road the same stops as the Orange 13 Uses.

      During this closure orange 13 and 14 will need to divert as follows:

      Orange 13 will divert via Pitts Lane , Shepherds House Hill roundabout, Reading Road, Howth Drive then left into Woodlands Avenue becoming Crockhamwell Road, into Nightingale Road. Then right into Campbell Road left Back onto Fairwater Drive to resume normal route From Campbell Road bus stop.

      Orange 14 will after serving Mulberry Close by turning right into Campbell Road, then Left onto Fairwater Drive , Nightingale Road, Crockhamwell Road becoming Woodlands Avenue, Howth Drive, Reading Road onto Shepherds House Hill Roundabout , Pitts Lane to resume normal route from Whitegates Lane Bus stops

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • orange 14
    The service orange 14 has disruptions

    Reading Station - Woodley (Circular) via Chequers, Woodley, Bulmershe

    • Suspension of The Thatchers Bus stop towards Woodley

      Today 04:01 - 21st Aug 2026

      The Thatcher’s bus Stop on Fairwater Drive towards Woodley will be out of use from Monday 7th August until Friday 21st August 2026

      This is due to Thames Water.

      Customers are advised to use the Campbell Road or Livingstone Gardens Bus Stop.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    • Closure of Woodlands Avenue between Fairwater Drive and Howth Drive

      27th Jul 2026 - 23rd Aug 2026

      Woodlands Avenue will be closed between Bulmershe Sports Centre, junction of Fairwater drive to Junction of Howth Drive, from Monday 27th July until Sunday 23rd August 2026.

      This is due to new road layouts by Wokingham council.

      Customers wanting Bulmershe Sports Centre will need to use stops along Howth Drive and for Church Road will need to use temp stops along Pitts Lane.

      All stops along the diversion will be Observed.

      Customers using Orange 14 towards Reading will need to use stop on the opposite side of the road along Fairwater Drive and Nightingale Road the same stops as the Orange 13 Uses.

      During this closure orange 13 and 14 will need to divert as follows:

      Orange 13 will divert via Pitts Lane , Shepherds House Hill roundabout, Reading Road, Howth Drive then left into Woodlands Avenue becoming Crockhamwell Road, into Nightingale Road. Then right into Campbell Road left Back onto Fairwater Drive to resume normal route From Campbell Road bus stop.

      Orange 14 will after serving Mulberry Close by turning right into Campbell Road, then Left onto Fairwater Drive , Nightingale Road, Crockhamwell Road becoming Woodlands Avenue, Howth Drive, Reading Road onto Shepherds House Hill Roundabout , Pitts Lane to resume normal route from Whitegates Lane Bus stops

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • sky blue 15, sky blue 15a

    Central Reading - Calcot (Sainsbury's) via Oxford Road, Dee Park, Tilehurst Triangle

  • sky blue 16
    The service sky blue 16 has disruptions

    Central Reading - Purley via Oxford Road, Overdown Road, Knowsley Road

    • Suspension of Wintringham Way bus stop

      Today 04:01 - 21st Aug 2026

      The Wintringham Way bus stop will be out of use from Monday 17th August until Friday 21st August 2026

      This is to works by SSE.

      Customers are advised to use Chestnut Grove bus stop Instead.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused

  • purple 17

    Wokingham Road (Three Tuns) - Tilehurst (Water Tower) via Cemetery Junction, Central Reading, Oxford Road

  • buzz 18
    The service buzz 18 has disruptions

    Tilehurst Triangle - Kenavon Drive via Kentwood Hill, Portman Road & Central Reading

    • Suspension of Greyfriars Road bus stop FG

      Today 04:01 - 23:59

      Greyfriars Road stop FG will be out of use on Monday 17th August 2026.

      This is due to building Works

      Customers for Buzz 18 will need to use Friar Street stop FE instead.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • little oranges 19a
    The service little oranges 19a has disruptions

    Central Reading - Loddon Bridge via Royal Berkshire Hospital, Earley Gate, Silverdale Road

    • Closure of Woodlands Avenue junction of Fairwater Drive

      27th Jul 2026 - 23rd Aug 2026

      Woodlands Avenue will be closed between Bulmershe Sports Centre, junction of Fairwater drive to Junction of Howth Drive, from Monday 27th July until Sunday 23rd August 2026.

      This is due to new road layouts by Wokingham council.

      Customers will need to use temp stops on Pitts Lane for Church Road and stops along Howth Drive for Bulmershe Sports Centre.

      During this time Little Oranges 19a,19c will need to divert in both directions:

      Little Oranges 19a will divert from Beechwood Avenue via Howth Drive, Reading Road, Pitts Lane to resume normal route from Culver Lane.

      Little Orange 19c ill divert from Culver Lane Via Pitts Lane, Shepherds House Hill Roundabout, Reading Road into Howth Drive to resume normal route from Beechwood Avenue

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    • Suspension of Mockbeggar Bus stops on Whiteknights Road

      12th Aug 2026 - 1st Sep 2026

      The Mockbeggar bus stops on Whiteknights Road will be out of use from Wednesday 12th August until Tuesday 1st September 2026

      This is due to SGN Gas Main replacement.

      Customers are advised to use Eastcourt Avenue or Bridges Hall bus stops instead.

      We apologise for any Inconvenience caused.

  • little oranges 19b
    The service little oranges 19b has disruptions

    Central Reading - Lower Earley (Asda) via Royal Berkshire Hospital, Earley Gate, Beech Lane

    • Suspension of Mockbeggar Bus stops on Whiteknights Road

      12th Aug 2026 - 1st Sep 2026

      The Mockbeggar bus stops on Whiteknights Road will be out of use from Wednesday 12th August until Tuesday 1st September 2026

      This is due to SGN Gas Main replacement.

      Customers are advised to use Eastcourt Avenue or Bridges Hall bus stops instead.

      We apologise for any Inconvenience caused.

  • little oranges 19c
    The service little oranges 19c has disruptions

    Loddon Bridge - Central Reading via Woodley Piazza, Chequers, Bulmershe, Earley Gate, Royal Berkshire Hospital

    • Closure of Woodlands Avenue junction of Fairwater Drive

      27th Jul 2026 - 23rd Aug 2026

      Woodlands Avenue will be closed between Bulmershe Sports Centre, junction of Fairwater drive to Junction of Howth Drive, from Monday 27th July until Sunday 23rd August 2026.

      This is due to new road layouts by Wokingham council.

      Customers will need to use temp stops on Pitts Lane for Church Road and stops along Howth Drive for Bulmershe Sports Centre.

      During this time Little Oranges 19a,19c will need to divert in both directions:

      Little Oranges 19a will divert from Beechwood Avenue via Howth Drive, Reading Road, Pitts Lane to resume normal route from Culver Lane.

      Little Orange 19c ill divert from Culver Lane Via Pitts Lane, Shepherds House Hill Roundabout, Reading Road into Howth Drive to resume normal route from Beechwood Avenue

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    • Suspension of Mockbeggar Bus stops on Whiteknights Road

      12th Aug 2026 - 1st Sep 2026

      The Mockbeggar bus stops on Whiteknights Road will be out of use from Wednesday 12th August until Tuesday 1st September 2026

      This is due to SGN Gas Main replacement.

      Customers are advised to use Eastcourt Avenue or Bridges Hall bus stops instead.

      We apologise for any Inconvenience caused.

  • white knight 20

    Reading Station - University of Reading (Whiteknights campus)

    fast to the University of Reading

  • claret 21

    Reading Station - Lower Earley via University, Asda (Lower Earley), Rushey Way

  • pink 22

    Central Reading - Caversham Heights via Caversham Bridge

  • berry 23
    The service berry 23 has disruptions

    Central Reading - Caversham Park via Caversham Bridge, Henley Road

    • Closure of Gosbrook Road between George Street and Mill Road

      Today 08:00 - 18th Aug 2026

      The section of Gosbrook Road between George Street – Mill Road will be closed on Monday 17th August and Tuesday 18th August 2026 between 08:00-17:00 each day.

      This is for resurfacing work by Reading Borough Council.

      During this time all services that use Gosbrook Road will be on diversion.

      All stops will be observed on diversion

      Any customers wishing to use Berry 23,24 will need to board these along the Henley Road or prospect street as these services will not be able to serve Briants Avenue during this time.

      Little Berry 29,29a will Serve Briants Avenue in both directions for customers needing to connect to the Berry 23,24

      Berry 23 will divert via Prospect Street, Henley Road to resume normal route from the to of Donkin Hill Chiltern Road bus stop stop.

      Berry 2 Will divert after Chiltern Rod bus stop via Henley Road, Prospect street to resume normal route Church Street bus stop

      Little Berry 29 will divert in both direction via Prospect Street, Henley Road , Donkin Hill, Briants Avenue to pick up normal route at Forge close stops

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • berry 24
    The service berry 24 has disruptions

    Central Reading - Emmer Green via Caversham Bridge, Hemdean Road

    • Closure of Gosbrook Road between George Street and Mill Road

      Today 08:00 - 18th Aug 2026

      The section of Gosbrook Road between George Street – Mill Road will be closed on Monday 17th August and Tuesday 18th August 2026 between 08:00-17:00 each day.

      This is for resurfacing work by Reading Borough Council.

      During this time all services that use Gosbrook Road will be on diversion.

      All stops will be observed on diversion

      Any customers wishing to use Berry 23,24 will need to board these along the Henley Road or prospect street as these services will not be able to serve Briants Avenue during this time.

      Little Berry 29,29a will Serve Briants Avenue in both directions for customers needing to connect to the Berry 23,24

      Berry 23 will divert via Prospect Street, Henley Road to resume normal route from the to of Donkin Hill Chiltern Road bus stop stop.

      Berry 2 Will divert after Chiltern Rod bus stop via Henley Road, Prospect street to resume normal route Church Street bus stop

      Little Berry 29 will divert in both direction via Prospect Street, Henley Road , Donkin Hill, Briants Avenue to pick up normal route at Forge close stops

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • pink 25, pink 25a
    The service pink 25, pink 25a has disruptions

    Central Reading - Peppard Common via Reading Bridge, Prospect Street, Emmer Green, Sonning Common

    • Closure of Kennylands Road between Peppard Road and Essex Way

      10th - 31st Aug 2026

      Kennylands Road will be closed from Westleigh Drive - Essex Way Sonning from Monday 10th August until Monday 31st August 2026

      This is due to Thames Water Works.

      Customers will need to use stops on Peppard Road or Wood Lane instead

      Pink 25 will divert via Peppard Road and Westleigh Drive in Both Directions

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • yellow 26
    The service yellow 26 has disruptions

    Reading Station - Calcot (IKEA) via Southcote, Ford's Farm, Beansheaf

    • Suspension of Ledbury Drive bus stops

      27th Jul 2026 - 21st Aug 2026

      The Pollards Way bus Gate will be suspended from Monday 27th July until Friday 21st August 2026, this means Ledbury Drive bus stops will be suspended during this time.

      This is due to a directional closure on Mill Lane by SGN.

      Pollards Way bus Gate will become 2 way Traffic to all road users due to the Mill Lane closure.

      During this time customers will need to use Pemberton Gardens Bus Stops instead.

      Jet Black 1 Morning services will stay on the Main A4 Bath Road during this closure also, customers for Jet Black 1 to Newbury will need to use Calcot Mill Lane bus stop instead on Bath Road.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • aqua 28, aqua 28a
    The service aqua 28, aqua 28a has disruptions

    Central Reading - Henley-On-Thames via Caversham and Shiplake

    • Suspension of Niagara Road bus stop towards Reading

      Today 04:01 - 19th Aug 2026

      Suspension of Niagara Road bus stop on Reading Road towards Reading , Henley on Thames. From Monday 17th August until Wednesday 19th August 2026

      This is due to work by Thames Water

      Please use St Marks Road or Newtown Road bus stops as alternative.

      We apologise for any inconvenience.

  • little berry 29, little berry 29a
    The service little berry 29, little berry 29a has disruptions

    Central Reading - Lower Caversham via Reading Bridge

    • Closure of Gosbrook Road between George Street and Mill Road

      Today 08:00 - 18th Aug 2026

      The section of Gosbrook Road between George Street – Mill Road will be closed on Monday 17th August and Tuesday 18th August 2026 between 08:00-17:00 each day.

      This is for resurfacing work by Reading Borough Council.

      During this time all services that use Gosbrook Road will be on diversion.

      All stops will be observed on diversion

      Any customers wishing to use Berry 23,24 will need to board these along the Henley Road or prospect street as these services will not be able to serve Briants Avenue during this time.

      Little Berry 29,29a will Serve Briants Avenue in both directions for customers needing to connect to the Berry 23,24

      Berry 23 will divert via Prospect Street, Henley Road to resume normal route from the to of Donkin Hill Chiltern Road bus stop stop.

      Berry 2 Will divert after Chiltern Rod bus stop via Henley Road, Prospect street to resume normal route Church Street bus stop

      Little Berry 29 will divert in both direction via Prospect Street, Henley Road , Donkin Hill, Briants Avenue to pick up normal route at Forge close stops

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • royal blue 33

    Central Reading - Turnham's Farm via Tilehurst Road, Corwen Road, Pierces Hill, Little Heath Road

  • azure 43, route 93
    The service azure 43, route 93 has disruptions

    Reading - Upper Basildon via Pangbourne

    via Pangbourne

    • Suspension of Pangbourne Police Station towards Reading

      10th - 21st Aug 2026

      The Pangbourne police station (going towards Reading bus stop will be out of use from Monday 10th August until Friday 21st August 2026.

      This is due to works for utilities.

      A Customers are advised to use Pangbourne Primary School bus stop.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • greenwave 50, greenwave 50a

    Central Reading - Green Park

  • route 80

    Caversham Park - Emmer Green - Reading School

  • route 81

    Caversham Heights - Bulmershe School via Abbey School, Reading School, St Josephs Convent

  • route 82

    Central Reading - Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge via Reading Bridge & St Barnabas Church

  • route 83

    Caversham Road - Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School via Caversham Park Village

  • route 84

    Central Reading - Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School via Reading Bridge, Prospect Street, Emmer Green, Sonning Common

  • route 85

    Central Reading - Little Heath School via Oxford Road, Kentwood Hill

  • route 86

    Calcot Mill Lane - Little Heath School via Meadway Precinct

  • route 87

    Reading Station - Little Heath School via Southcote, Ford's Farm, Beansheaf

  • route 88

    Kentwood Circle - Theale Green School via Tilehurst Triangle and Calcot

  • route 90

    Reading Station - Theale Green School via Southcote, Ford's Farm, Beansheaf

  • route 91

    Reading Girls School - Kentwood Circle via Oxford Road

  • route 92

    Mereoak Park & Ride - Central Reading via Spencers Wood and Shinfield Road

  • 97 Reading Festival

    Sainsbury's (Friar Street) Town Centre - Reading Festival

  • 98 Reading Festival

    Reading Station North - Reading Festival

  • 99

    Reading Station North - Reading Festival

    Reading Festival Staff Only

  • Hospital P&R 300

    Mereoak P&R - Thames Valley P&R

    via RBH & UoR

  • Winnersh p&r 500

    Central Reading - Winnersh Triangle Park and Ride via Cemetery Junction

  • Mereoak p&r 600
    The service Mereoak p&r 600 has disruptions

    Central Reading - Spencers Wood/Riseley/Mereoak P&R via RIBP

    • Suspension of Grovelands Road bus stops on Hyde End Road

      10th - 21st Aug 2026

      The Groveland’s Road bus stops on Hyde End Road will be out of use from Monday 10th August until Friday 21st August 2026.

      This is due to work by Nexfibre

      Customers are advised to use the square bus stop instead.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • The London Line 701, The London Line 702
    The service The London Line 701, The London Line 702 has disruptions

    Legoland - London via Windsor, Slough

    • Windsor - Changing of the Guard

      6th May 2022 onwards

      During the Changing of the Guard, Sheet Street and High Street is closed to traffic.

      During these times, London Line 702 & Flightline 703 will divert via Alma Road and Arthur Road and will be unable to serve stops along Frances Road and Windsor High Street. This usually occurs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 10:30 and 11:25.

      If you are travelling during these times, please use the nearby alternative stops on Charles Street (located just off the junctions of Goswell Road and Victoria Street).

      We recommend checking the Changing of the Guard event schedule prior to travelling to plan your journey smoothly: www.changing-guard.com/dates-windsor-castle

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  • Flightline 703
    The service Flightline 703 has disruptions

    Bracknell - Terminal 5 via Windsor, Slough

    • Windsor - Changing of the Guard

      6th May 2022 onwards

      During the Changing of the Guard, Sheet Street and High Street is closed to traffic.

      During these times, London Line 702 & Flightline 703 will divert via Alma Road and Arthur Road and will be unable to serve stops along Frances Road and Windsor High Street. This usually occurs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 10:30 and 11:25.

      If you are travelling during these times, please use the nearby alternative stops on Charles Street (located just off the junctions of Goswell Road and Victoria Street).

      We recommend checking the Changing of the Guard event schedule prior to travelling to plan your journey smoothly: www.changing-guard.com/dates-windsor-castle

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