Due to a funding reduction from Reading Football Club and the rise in operational expenses, we regretfully find ourselves compelled to implement fare adjustments for our football services in the upcoming 2023/24 season.
These modifications will involve a £1 increase in most of our single fares and a £2 increase in our return fares. This adjustment will be applicable to Adult, Under 19, and concessionary fares.
Additionally, there will be an increase in our simplyMatchday products. The simplyMatchday Reading and simplyMatchday Network offerings will still include extended bus travel within Reading or our network, providing savings compared to on-the-day fares.
Concessionary pass holders in Bracknell Forest and Oxfordshire will continue to enjoy free journeys to the stadium without any alterations. Buses will remain free for trips toward the station, while a single ticket must be purchased for the return journey.
For a comprehensive overview of our new football fares, please refer to the list below:
Reading Station to the Stadium – F1 shuttle
single fare
return
adult
£3.50
£5.50
under-19s
£3.50
£5.50
On the bus fares – cash or contactless
Reading zone fares
If getting on the bus within the Reading zone, your fares are below.
single fare
return
adult
£5.50
£7.50
under-19s
£4.00
£5.50
Network zone fares
If you get on the bus outside of the Reading zone, you will need to pay these fares.
single fare
return
adult
£6.50
£8.50
under-19s
£4.50
£6
family – 1-2 adults & up to 3 children) Only on F51 – F54
£26
concessionary
£2.50 (F51 / F52 only)
£4.50
Single fares are not available on routes F51 – F54 with the exception of concessionary pass holders on routes F51 and F52.
park and ride (F2 Shinfield Park/F3 Mereoak p&r)
single
return
group ticket
adults
£5.50
£7.50
£11 (up to 5 people travelling together – max 3 adults)
under-19s
£4
£5.50
Group and return tickets come with parking at Mereoak Park and Ride (p&r) included. If you’re buying a single ticket or possess a concessionary pass, you can pay for parking directly on the bus.
These are only applicable within the boundaries of Oxfordshire and Bracknell Forest Council. As a result, your travel to the stadium is free, but the return journey requires payment.
The fares for concessionary pass holders are as follows:
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