4
Reading – Bracknell
via Earley, London Road
Reading Buses First 05:00 Last 23:05Every day
Route 4 runs between Reading and Bracknell via Earley, London Road. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Central Reading | Towards Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Bus Station | 406:0206:3606:55and more | 405:5106:5209:40and more |
| Three Frogs | 405:3605:5606:27and more | 405:3106:2906:48and more |
| The George | 405:5006:1106:48and more | 405:1706:1206:29and more |
| St Marys Butts | 406:0606:2907:08and more | 405:0005:5506:10and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Bracknell
StopApprox. time
- 1St Marys Butts · Reading Town Centre05:00
- 2Friar Street · Reading Town Centre05:01
- 3Blagrave Street · Reading Town Centre05:02
- 4Kings Road · Reading Town Centre05:04
- 5Huntley and Palmers · Reading Town Centre05:06
- 6Eldon Road · Reading05:07
- 7Reading College · Reading05:07
- 8Cemetery Junction · Reading05:08
Frequently asked questions about the 4
- What time is the first and last 4 bus?
- The first 4 of the day departs at 05:00 and the last one departs at 23:05. 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 4 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 4 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 4 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 4 takes about 54 minutes between Reading and Bracknell, running via Earley and London Road. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 4 bus?
- The 4 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.