Bus 26 route
Route stops
65 stops • 2 directions
- Blagrave Street
- Blagrave Street
- Friar Street
- St Mary's Butts
- Castle Street
- Russell Street
- Downshire Square
- Berkeley Avenue
- Southcote Road
- Monks Way
- Southcote Farm Lane
- Fawley Road
- Circuit Lane
- Coronation Square
- Frilsham Road
- Ashampstead Road
- Holybrook Crescent
- Dwyer Road Boundary
- Swanholm Gardens
- Kennet Valley School
- Churchward Walk
- Albury Gardens
- Sutherland Grove
- Kettering Close
- Knollmead
- Ledbury Drive
- Pemberton Gardens
- Fernhurst Road
- Torcross Grove
- Mayfield Avenue
- Calcot Sainsbury's
- Dunelm
- IKEA
- IKEA
- Calcot Sainsbury's
- Mayfield Avenue
- Torcross Grove
- Fernhurst Road
- Pemberton Gardens
- Ledbury Drive
- Knollmead
- Kettering Close
- Sutherland Grove
- Albury Gardens
- Churchward Walk
- Kennet Valley School
- Swanholm Gardens
- Dwyer Road Boundary
- Holybrook Crescent
- Ashampstead Road
- Frilsham Road
- Coronation Square
- Circuit Lane
- Fawley Road
- Southcote Farm Lane
- Monks Way
- Southcote Road
- Berkeley Avenue
- Downshire Square
- Lima Court
- Russell Street
- Waylen Street
- Cheapside
- Friar Street
- Blagrave Street
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 26. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 26 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 26 stop here?'
Where does bus #26 run?
This route serves the Reading (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Reading Buses. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'Reading Buses' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #FFDD00. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
Yellow 26: Reading Station - Calcot IKEA
Reference
26
Origin
Reading Rail Station
Destination
Calcot (IKEA)
Via
Southcote;Fords Farm;Beansheaf
Route network
Reading Buses
Operator
Reading Buses
Color
#FFDD00
Yellow 26: Calcot IKEA - Reading Station
Reference
26
Origin
Calcot (IKEA)
Destination
Reading Rail Station
Via
Beansheaf;Fords Farm;Southcote
Route network
Reading Buses
Operator
Reading Buses
Color
#FFDD00
Quick overview
Explore the bus 26 route in Reading (UK). 2 directions, 65 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
