The average bus between Botley and Reading takes 1h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Botley to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Botley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Botley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Osney Island and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Botley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Botley station and arriving at Reading station via Forbury Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Botley to Reading bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Westgate station.
Botley to Reading bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Forbury Road station.
The distance between Botley and Reading is 39.8 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Thames Travel operates a bus from Westgate to Forbury Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 31m.