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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | St Budeaux Victoria Road | Reading | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Plymouth | Reading | Fastest | ||||
| Train | St Budeaux Victoria Road | Reading | No tags | ||||
| Train | St Budeaux Victoria Road | Reading | No tags | ||||
| Train | St Budeaux Victoria Road | Reading | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Plymouth to Reading
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 R 552, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 951
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to Reading by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Plymouth to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to Reading start from R 951. The average price for this train route is around R 1 565. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Plymouth to Reading?
The average train journey time from Plymouth to Reading is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 253 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 41m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Plymouth to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to Reading?
The earliest train from Plymouth to Reading departs at 07:32. And the latest train departs at 23:20.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Reading was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 018To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to Reading as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 018 to R 5 633 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 018, which is on 2025-12-17.
