X40
Oxford City Centre ↔ Reading Town Centre Bus Times
10:55
21 minStation Road 12:3011:25
51 minStation Road 13:0011:55
81 minStation Road 13:3012:25
111 minStation Road 14:0012:55
141 minStation Road 14:3013:25
171 minStation Road 15:00SATURDAY · 37 services05:30 — 23:35
The X40 bus runs between Oxford City Centre and Reading Town Centre, operated by Go-Ahead. This route has 55 stops. Looking like 18°C and clear for the next bus at 10:55. Pleasant enough for the wait.
X40 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Fares & Tickets
Day Pass
£3.50
Weekly
£30.00
Passes through:
Oxford City CentreNew HinkseyOxfordHeyford HillNuneham CourtenayBerinsfieldDorchesterShillingfordBensonPreston CrowmarshCrowmarsh GiffordWallingfordMongewellNorth StokeIpsdenWoodcoteCane EndChazey HeathCaversham HeightsCavershamCaversham RoadReading Town Centre
Where does the X40 bus stop?
The X40 serves 55 stops passing through Oxford City Centre, New Hinksey, Oxford, Heyford Hill, Nuneham Courtenay, Berinsfield, Dorchester, Shillingford, Benson, Preston Crowmarsh, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Mongewell, North Stoke, Ipsden, Woodcote, Cane End, Chazey Heath, Caversham Heights, Caversham, Caversham Road and Reading Town Centre. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X40 run on weekends?
Yes, the X40 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 X40?
Most Go-Ahead services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Go-Ahead for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the X40 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X40. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Go-Ahead to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: ETBU, GAHL, LCAG, CROP, GAWY, LGEN, LONC, BTRI, DBLU, EYMS, GONW, OXBC, THTR, CSLB, NATI, BLUS, WDBC, SWWD, TDTR, SVCT, TOUR, DAMY, UNIL, METR, PROC, BHBC, DDIS, GNEL, PLYC, GOSW, UNBU, TFCN, SDMS, OEXP, MBGA, CSSO, GAGL, PULH
Valid from 23 Mar 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 55 bus stops across 22 areas.