21
Reading Station – Lower Earley
via The Mount
Reading Buses First 00:25 Last 23:55Every day
Route 21 runs between Reading Station and Lower Earley via The Mount. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Lower Earley | Towards Central Reading |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Butts | 2121:5522:2522:55and more | 2121:5522:2522:55and more |
| Reading University | 2121:4022:0822:38and more | 2121:4222:1222:42and more |
| Chatton Close Asda | 2121:4922:1622:46and more | 2121:3222:0222:32and more |
| Hawkedon Way | 2123:52and more | 2121:5822:2822:58and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Lower Earley
StopApprox. time
- 1St Marys Butts · Reading Town Centre18:30
- 2West Street · Reading Town Centre18:30
- 3Blagrave Street · Reading Town Centre18:33
- 4Market Place · Reading Town Centre18:35
- 5London Street Foot · Reading Town Centre18:36
- 6Crown Street · Katesgrove18:37
- 7Kendrick Student Village · The Mount18:39
- 8Crown Place Passage · The Mount18:39
Frequently asked questions about the 21
- What time is the first and last 21 bus?
- The first 21 of the day departs at 00:25 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 21 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 21 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 21 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 21 takes about 31 minutes between Reading Station and Lower Earley, running via The Mount. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 21 bus?
- The 21 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.