Bus Tickets from Reading to Plymouth

Next departures

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
Plymouth Armada Bus StationCheapest
National Express
Mereoak P&R
Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s SainsburysFastest
National Express
Mereoak P&R
Plymouth Coach StationNo tags
National Express
Mereoak P&R
Plymouth Coach StationNo tags
National Express
Mereoak P&R
Plymouth Coach StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-09-25 BST.

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Plymouth

Bus
Average PriceUS$19 - US$76Average Duration7h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$65 - US$341Average Duration3h 3m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$36 - US$36Average Duration4h
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4hAverage Duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 35m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance246 km
Latest bus departure5:50pm

Reading to Plymouth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Reading - Plymouth

  1. How far is Reading from Plymouth?

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

  2. 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
09-30
US$20
10-01
US$20
Today
US$18
10-03
US$20
10-04
No data
10-05
US$23
10-06
No data
10-07
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Plymouth was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$74 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 US$18 which is on 2025-10-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Reading to Plymouth.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Reading to Plymouth, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Reading to Plymouth will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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