15a
Central Reading – Denefield School
via Tilehurst
Reading Buses First 05:10 Last 23:48Monday to Saturday
Route 15a runs between Central Reading and Denefield School via Tilehurst. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Reading Station | Towards Tilehurst Triangle |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels | 15a18:5319:1320:01and more | 15a18:4719:0719:55and more |
| Tay Road | 15a18:5819:1820:06and more | 15a18:4219:0219:50and more |
| Wantage Road | 15a18:2919:0619:26and more | 15a18:3218:5219:42and more |
| Cheapside | 15a18:3719:1319:33and more | 15a18:2418:4419:34and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Tilehurst Triangle
StopApprox. time
- 1Friar Street · Reading Town Centre05:10
- 2Cheapside · Reading Town Centre05:12
- 3Waylen Street · Reading West05:13
- 4George Street · Reading West05:13
- 5Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road · Reading West05:14
- 6Beresford Road · Reading West05:15
- 7West Village - Tesco · Reading West05:15
- 8Wantage Road · Reading West05:16
Frequently asked questions about the 15a
- What time is the first and last 15a bus?
- The first 15a of the day departs at 05:10 and the last one departs at 23:48. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 15a bus run at weekends?
- The 15a runs on Saturdays but not on Sundays. Its published service days are: Monday to Saturday.
- How long does the 15a bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 15a takes about 29 minutes between Central Reading and Denefield School, running via Tilehurst. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 15a bus?
- The 15a is operated by Reading Buses. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.