2a
Central Reading – Mortimer
via Burghfield Common, Southcote
Reading Buses First 05:35 Last 23:34Every day
Route 2a runs between Central Reading and Mortimer via Burghfield Common, Southcote. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Reading Station | Towards Mortimer |
|---|---|---|
| Glenapp Grange | 2a19:1520:0520:38and more | 2a19:1320:00and more |
| Holmdene | 2a18:3819:2820:15and more | 2a19:0019:48and more |
| Dwyer Road | 2a18:4919:3920:26and more | 2a18:5119:39and more |
| Blagrave Street | 2a19:0619:5520:41and more | 2a18:3019:20and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Mortimer
StopApprox. time
- 1Blagrave Street · Reading Town Centre05:35
- 2Friar Street · Reading Town Centre05:35
- 3St Marys Butts · Reading Town Centre05:37
- 4Castle Street · Reading Town Centre05:38
- 5Russell Street · Castle Hill - Bath Road05:40
- 6Downshire Square · Castle Hill - Bath Road05:40
- 7Berkeley Avenue · Southcote05:41
- 8Southcote Road · Southcote05:42
Frequently asked questions about the 2a
- What time is the first and last 2a bus?
- The first 2a of the day departs at 05:35 and the last one departs at 23:34. 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 2a bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 2a 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 2a bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 2a takes about 43 minutes between Central Reading and Mortimer, running via Burghfield Common and Southcote. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 2a bus?
- The 2a 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.