Burghfield - Transport

Transport

Transport in the parish is relatively restricted in terms of heavy vehicular access and public transport.

The main access road is a route from the A4 in Reading, through Burghfield to the south-western end of the parish, where the route splits in two, to continue towards Mortimer and Tadley respectively. This road is named Burghfield Road to the north-east of Burghfield Village, and Reading Road for the remainder of its length.

Public transport is provided by the number 2, 2a and 2b buses after a re-number and re-brand and new identity as a "vitality" bus on the 20 April 2009. The service, whose route lies along the Burghfield/Reading Road, is provided by Reading Buses. There is a minibus shuttle at peak times between Mortimer railway station which lies to the South, and Burghfield Common.

Heavy vehicular access in the region is restricted by the multiple low and narrow bridges over the canal and railways which lie to the north and east.

The nearest railway stations to the parish are Theale railway station (on the Reading to Taunton Line) and Mortimer railway station (on the Reading to Basingstoke Line). Both stations are located approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away - albeit in entirely opposite directions.

The parish includes Reading services on the M4 motorway, although the nearest access point to the motorway (junction 11) is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to the east.