Bus X40 route
Route stops
124 stops • 2 directions
- Westgate
- High Street
- Queens Lane
- The Plain
- James Street west
- Henley Street
- Magdalen Road west
- Howard Street west
- Freelands Road
- Iffley Turn
- Westbury Crescent
- Rose Hill Parade
- Heyford Hill, Sainsburys
- Nuneham Courtney North End
- Baldon Lane
- Golden Balls Roundabout
- Berinsfield A4074 Layby
- Dorchester Bypass
- Kingfisher PH
- Benson Marina
- Benson Lane
- Meadow Lane
- Home Farm
- Crowmarsh Church
- Market Place
- Morrell Place
- Community Hospital
- Winterbrook Lane
- CABI Publishing
- Mongewell Turn
- White House Road
- Ipsden Turn
- Braziers Park Turn
- War Memorial
- Co-op Store
- Bridle Path
- West Chiltern
- The Close
- War Memorial
- Langtree School
- Tidmore Lane
- Horsepond Road
- The Pack Horse PH
- Rokeby Drive
- Shepherds Lane
- Blagrave Lane
- Gurney Close
- St Peter's Avenue
- Harrogate Road
- Highmoor Road Church
- Darell Road
- Highmoor Road
- The Mount
- Blenheim Road
- St Anne's Well
- Caversham Library
- Bridge Street
- The Moderation
- Swansea Road
- Forbury Road
- Reading Station
- Reading Station
- Forbury Road
- Station North Interchange
- Swansea Road
- The Moderation
- Bridge Street
- Church Street
- Caversham Library
- Priest Hill
- The Mount
- Highmoor Road Church
- Harrogate Road
- St Peters Avenue
- Gurney Close
- Blagrave Lane
- Shepherds Lane
- Rokeby Drive
- The Pack Horse PH
- Horsepond Road
- Tidmore Lane
- Langtree School
- War Memorial
- Co-op Store
- Bridle Path
- West Chiltern
- The Close
- War Memorial
- Braziers Park Turn
- Ipsden Turn
- White House Road
- Mongewell Turn
- CABI Publishing
- Winterbrook Lane
- Community Hospital
- Morrell Place
- Market Place
- Crowmarsh Church
- Village Hall
- Howbery Park
- Benson Marina
- Shillingford Roundabout
- Kingfisher PH
- Dorchester Bypass
- Berinsfield A4074 Layby
- Golden Balls Roundabout
- Baldon Lane
- Nuneham Courtney North End
- Heyford Hill, Sainsburys
- Rose Hill Parade
- Courtland Road
- Westbury Crescent
- Iffley Turn
- Henley Avenue
- Freelands Road
- Howard Street west
- Magdalen Road west
- Henley Street
- James Street
- The Plain
- Queens Lane
- High Street
- Speedwell Street
- Westgate
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 X40. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for X40 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus X40 stop here?'
Where does bus #X40 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 Thames Travel. 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 'Oxfordshire' 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 #36afe6. 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
River Rapids X40
Reference
X40
Official name
River Rapids X40
Origin
Oxford Westgate
Destination
Reading Station
Route network
Oxfordshire
Operator
Thames Travel
Color
#36afe6
River Rapids X40
Reference
X40
Official name
River Rapids X40
Origin
Reading Station
Destination
Oxford Westgate
Route network
Oxfordshire
Operator
Thames Travel
Color
#36afe6
Quick overview
Explore the bus X40 route in Reading (UK). 2 directions, 124 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.
