What is the distance between Exeter and Reading?

Exeter and Reading are 197 km (122 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Exeter to Reading?

Buses departing from Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride in Exeter will take you to Mereoak P& R in Reading.

Bus Exeter to Reading from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Exeter to Reading on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 35m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Exeter to Reading on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 35m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 30m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest

Next departures for Exeter to Reading on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 30m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 35m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Reading on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 35m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 30m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest

Next departures for Exeter to Reading on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 30m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 35m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Reading on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 35m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 30m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Fastest

Next departures for Exeter to Reading on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 30m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	3h 35m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:22 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $78	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $378	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $27	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Exeter and Reading?

Stops in Exeter

A
Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride
Honiton Road (Bus Shelter, Lay-by, opp Park & Ride), Exeter EX1
Visit page
B
Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)
EXETER , Sidwell St, Exeter EX4, UK
C
Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)
2 Honiton Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RU, UK

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
Visit page
B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11390 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $26

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Reading by bus

What is the distance between Exeter and Reading?
Exeter and Reading are 197 km (122 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Exeter to Reading?
Buses departing from Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride in Exeter will take you to Mereoak P& R in Reading.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$30

11-20

$31

Today

$57

11-22

$32

11-23

$31

11-24

$29

11-25

$32

11-26

$27

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Reading was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Exeter to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $74 for a bus ticket from Exeter to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-26.