4a
Reading – Bracknell
via Earley, Wokingham
Reading Buses First 05:30 Last 23:00Every day
Route 4a runs between Reading and Bracknell via Earley, Wokingham. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Bracknell | Towards Central Reading |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Butts | 4a18:2019:2523:00and more | 4a18:3919:0619:36and more |
| Meadow Road | 4a18:1618:4619:48and more | 4a18:1718:4619:16and more |
| Shute End | 4a18:3519:0520:05and more | 4a18:2818:5919:20and more |
| Bracknell Bus Station | 4a19:25and more | 4a18:4119:0319:46and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Bracknell
StopApprox. time
- 1St Marys Butts · Reading Town Centre05:30
- 2Friar Street · Reading Town Centre05:31
- 3Blagrave Street · Reading Town Centre05:32
- 4Kings Road · Reading Town Centre05:34
- 5Huntley and Palmers · Reading Town Centre05:36
- 6Eldon Road · Reading05:37
- 7Reading College · Reading05:37
- 8Cemetery Junction · Reading05:38
Frequently asked questions about the 4a
- What time is the first and last 4a bus?
- The first 4a of the day departs at 05:30 and the last one departs at 23:00. 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 4a bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 4a 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 4a bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 4a takes about 53 minutes between Reading and Bracknell, running via Earley and Wokingham. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 4a bus?
- The 4a 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.