Reading a Bus Timetable
Read a bus timetable and find times and stops. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
LevelA1 (Beginner)Words90Reading time1 min
Adam wants to take the bus to the city centre. Read the bus timetable and answer the questions.
Bus 12 – to the City Centre
| Bus stop | Time |
|---|---|
| School | 8:00 |
| Green Park | 8:10 |
| Market | 8:20 |
| Hospital | 8:35 |
| City Centre | 8:50 |
The bus comes every hour. The next bus leaves the school at 9:00. On Sunday, there is no bus.
Key words
- timetable – a list of times when buses or trains come and go
- bus stop – the place where a bus stops for people
- centre – the middle part of a town or city
- every hour – once each hour (at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00…)
Check your understanding
Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.
1.What time does the bus leave the school?
The timetable shows School = 8:00.
2.What time does the bus reach the City Centre?
City Centre = 8:50.
3.Which stop is after the Market?
After Market (8:20) comes Hospital (8:35).
4.How often does the bus come?
"The bus comes every hour."
5.What time is the next bus from the school?
"The next bus leaves the school at 9:00."
6.How long is the trip from School to City Centre?
8:00 to 8:50 = 50 minutes.
7.Is there a bus on Sunday?
"On Sunday, there is no bus."
8.What does "timetable" mean?
A timetable lists the times buses/trains come and go.
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