Mereoak Park & Ride
Mereoak Park and Ride is located at Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, accessible from the A33, just south of M4 junction 11. The site offers nearly 600 parking spaces, including areas for cycles and motorcycles. It's served by Reading Buses, Greenwave service, connecting to Reading town centre and Reading station.
Operating Times
- Weekdays: Services run from 05:45 to 23:31.
- Saturdays: Services run from 05:45 to 23:21.
- Note: Concessionary passes are not valid on special event services.
Sports Park & Ride
Football: For Reading FC first team home games, Mereoak Park & Ride provides the F3 (football) bus service. Service starts at 13:00 or 18:30 for evening matches.
Rugby: Available for London Irish Saturday matches only. Buses run from early morning until kick-off and return after the match. Normal Greenwave fares apply.
Park and Ride Routes
- Hospital Park & Ride 300: Links the Royal Berkshire Hospital with the Mereoak and Thames Valley Park & Ride sites, operating Monday to Friday from 6am to 7pm. Timetables and route map.
- Mereoak Park & Ride 600/650: Offers frequent connections to central Reading, with additional Sunday services via Green Park. This site is served by Reading Buses, please see their website for any changes to the service.
Parking Charges
Daily parking fee: £1.00.
Fares from Mereoak Park & Ride
Single Adult: £2.00, All-Day: £4.50.
Boost (18 & under): Single £2.00, All-Day: £3.00.
Group Tickets: Up to 4 people, £5.50 off-peak and £10 other times.
Parksaver Tickets: Available for multiple single trips, include parking.
Concessionary bus passholders – travel for free during the times of scheme, but must pay £1 from the driver to park