What is the distance between Reading and Taunton?

The distance between Reading and Taunton is around 157 km (98 miles).

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

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

Bus Reading to Taunton from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Reading to Taunton on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Reading (University) Christchurch Green	2h 45m	4:25am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	8:25pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	2h 45m	4:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	2h 50m	12:15pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	8:25pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Taunton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Taunton. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

152 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $58	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $340	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $34	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11319 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $22

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Taunton?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Taunton

A - Taunton Bus Station

B - Blackbrook Park Avenue

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Taunton by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Taunton?
The distance between Reading and Taunton is around 157 km (98 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reading to Taunton?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mereoak P&R, in Reading, and end it at Taunton Bus Station, in Taunton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$24

11-14

$40

Today

$25

11-16

$25

11-17

$24

11-18

No data

11-19

$20

11-20

No data

The cheapest trip from Reading to Taunton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $40 for a bus ticket from Reading to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Reading to Taunton?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time2h 50m	Avg Price$29	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 24m	Avg Price$131	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 30m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures1