26
Reading Station – Calcot (IKEA)
via Southcote, Fords Farm
Reading Buses First 00:20 Last 23:50Every day
Route 26 runs between Reading Station and Calcot (IKEA) via Southcote, Fords Farm. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Reading Station | Towards Calcot, IKEA |
|---|---|---|
| IKEA | 2621:46and more | 2621:45and more |
| Sutherland Grove | 2621:5322:2122:51and more | 2621:36and more |
| Circuit Lane | 2621:3322:0122:29and more | No more today |
| Blagrave Street | 2621:4522:1322:41and more | No more today |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Calcot, IKEA
StopApprox. time
- 1Blagrave Street · Reading Town Centre03:20
- 2Friar Street · Reading Town Centre03:21
- 3St Marys Butts · Reading Town Centre03:23
- 4Castle Street · Reading Town Centre03:23
- 5Russell Street · Castle Hill - Bath Road03:25
- 6Downshire Square · Castle Hill - Bath Road03:26
- 7Berkeley Avenue · Southcote03:26
- 8Southcote Road · Southcote03:27
Frequently asked questions about the 26
- What time is the first and last 26 bus?
- The first 26 of the day departs at 00:20 and the last one departs at 23:50. 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 26 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 26 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 26 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 26 takes about 27 minutes between Reading Station and Calcot (IKEA), running via Southcote and Fords Farm. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 26 bus?
- The 26 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.