Reading’s bus users will face disruption to its services on Sunday, April 2, due to the Reading Half Marathon.
The race will start at 10am and finish at 1pm, and during this time, there will be road closures and diversions. This will affect a number of bus routes, with some services being cancelled altogether.
The company says customers should allow extra time for their journeys.
“We appreciate our customers’ patience before, during and after the race,” said Reading Buses chief executive officer Robert Williams. “Our drivers will be working hard to do what they can to help people get to where they need to be.”
As ever, the company is helping runners get to the start line with shuttle buses running from the town centre to the race village at the Select Car Leasing stadium. These buses start at 7am and run every 15 minutes until 9.24am. The last bus from the stadium will depart at 3pm.
Tickets for the shuttle buses from Reading Station are £2 for adults and £1 for concessionary pass holders. Children under five travel for free. Tickets include a return journey.
For those who have booked parking in advance with the race organisers, there will be a free shuttle bus service – M2 and M3 – from yellow and blue car parks at Shinfield Park, and Mereoak Park and Ride.
Reading Buses has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the race, and has urged customers to check their website for the latest information.
“We are working closely with the organisers to help customers get safely to and from the race village,” Mr Williams said.
