How far is Reading from Plymouth?

The distance covered from Reading to Plymouth is 254 km (157 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mereoak P&R, in Reading, and end it at Plymouth Coach Station, in Plymouth.

Bus Reading to Plymouth from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	8h 30m	7:55pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	8h 30m	7:55pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Mereoak P&R	8h 30m	10:45pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

253 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $123	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$85 - $479	Average Duration2h 58m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $51	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Plymouth?

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

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 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 $39

National Express Reading Plymouth recent customer reviews

Horrendous trip from Reading to Plymouth, delayed due to two accidents and then diversion made worse by driver error. A two hour diversion and additional 45mins rest requirement, before stopping again to change driver. Arrived at 5pm instead of 1.40pm.

Theresa G.

August 15, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Plymouth by bus

How far is Reading from Plymouth?
The distance covered from Reading to Plymouth is 254 km (157 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reading to Plymouth?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mereoak P&R, in Reading, and end it at Plymouth Coach Station, in Plymouth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$40

11-23

$36

Today

$31

11-25

$30

11-26

$27

11-27

$28

11-28

$35

11-29

$30

The cheapest trip from Reading to Plymouth 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 Reading to Plymouth, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $104 for a bus ticket from Reading to Plymouth 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.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.