How far is Taunton from Reading?

The distance between the two cities is 98 miles (157 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Taunton to Reading?

Most of the buses traveling from Taunton to Reading leave from Taunton Bus Station and arrive at Mereoak P&R. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Taunton to Reading from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Taunton to Reading on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	2h 45m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	2h 45m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Reading on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	2h 45m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	2h 45m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Taunton to Reading on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:55am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	2h 45m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	2h 45m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Taunton to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $49	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $236	Average Duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $18	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Taunton and Reading?

Stops in Taunton

A - Taunton Bus Station

B - Blackbrook Park Avenue

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Taunton to Reading by bus

How far is Taunton from Reading?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Taunton to Reading?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$15

11/14

$31

Today

$18

11/16

$28

11/17

$15

11/18

No data

11/19

$15

11/20

$23

The cheapest trip from Taunton to Reading was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $41 for a bus ticket from Taunton to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-19.