The 23 bus runs between Reading Town Centre (Reading Town Centre, Forbury Road) and Reading Town Centre (Reading Town Centre, Friar Street), operated by Reading Buses. This route has 42 stops.
Passes through:
Reading Town CentreReadingCavershamLower CavershamHenley RoadCaversham Park VillageEmmer Green
Where does the 23 bus stop?
The 23 serves 42 stops passing through Reading Town Centre, Reading, Caversham, Lower Caversham, Henley Road, Caversham Park Village and Emmer Green. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 23 run on weekends?
Yes, the 23 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 23?
Most Reading Buses services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Reading Buses for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 23 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 23. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Reading Buses to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: RBUS, NADS, NEWB, GLRB
Valid from 27 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 42 bus stops across 7 areas.