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17

Wokingham Road (Three Tuns) – Tilehurst (Water Tower)

via Reading Town Centre, Norcot

Reading Buses First 00:00 Last 23:55Every day

Route 17 runs between Wokingham Road (Three Tuns) and Tilehurst (Water Tower) via Reading Town Centre, Norcot. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Tilehurst Water TwrTowards Wokingham Road
Three Tuns1720:1520:3020:45and more1720:0320:2120:30and more
Kings Road1720:0320:1120:26and more1720:0920:1820:28and more
Norcot Junction1720:0520:1120:19and more1720:0120:1120:21and more
Water Tower1720:0720:1520:21and more1720:0220:1220:32and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Tilehurst Water Twr

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Three Tuns · Whiteknights05:00
  2. 2Melrose Avenue · Whiteknights05:00
  3. 3St Peters Road · Reading05:02
  4. 4Palmer Park Avenue · Reading05:02
  5. 5College Road · Palmer Park05:04
  6. 6Hamilton Road · Palmer Park05:04
  7. 7Cemetery Junction · Reading05:06
  8. 8Reading College · Reading05:07

Frequently asked questions about the 17

What time is the first and last 17 bus?
The first 17 of the day departs at 00:00 and the last one departs at 23:55. 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 17 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The 17 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
How long does the 17 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 17 takes about 25 minutes between Wokingham Road (Three Tuns) and Tilehurst (Water Tower), running via Reading Town Centre and Norcot. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 17 bus?
The 17 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.