What is the distance between Plymouth and Reading?

The distance between Plymouth and Reading is approximately 254 km (157 miles).

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

Buses departing from Plymouth Coach Station in Plymouth will take you to Mereoak P&R in Reading.

Bus Plymouth to Reading from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Plymouth to Reading on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	4h 41m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Plymouth Coach Station	4h 10m	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	12:10pm	Plymouth Coach Station	4h 10m	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	4h 50m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Plymouth Coach Station	11h 5m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Next departures for Plymouth to Reading on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	4h 50m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Plymouth Coach Station	4h 20m	4:30pm	Mereoak P&R	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	9h 50m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	4h 41m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	9h 50m	10:20am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:00 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Plymouth 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 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

253 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $115	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $487	Average Duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $53	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Plymouth and Reading?

Stops in Plymouth

A
Plymouth Coach Station
165 Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 1HZ, UK
B
Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station
Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4
C
Port: Plymouth
Millbay, Plymouth, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EW, UK

Stops in Reading

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $33

National Express Plymouth Reading recent customer reviews

It was delays all the way. A journey that took off on a smooth ride, ended up being delayed for 2 hours. 30 minutes is ok but not 2 hours.

Ejiofor O.

August 1, 2025

Very comfortable Very clean

Christine L.

March 13, 2020

The coach was freezing cold

Jake B.

December 26, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to Reading by bus

What is the distance between Plymouth and Reading?
The distance between Plymouth and Reading is approximately 254 km (157 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Plymouth to Reading?
Buses departing from Plymouth Coach Station in Plymouth 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

11-25

$31

11-26

$31

Today

$38

11-28

$60

11-29

No data

11-30

$57

12-01

No data

12-02

No data

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Reading was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $109 for a bus ticket from Plymouth to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-30.