Trains tickets from Reading to Plymouth

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from $95
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Plymouth.

Average Price$13 - $72Average Duration8h 10m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$61 - $346Average Duration2h 46m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $37Average Duration3h
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Reading to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$127
Average train trip duration2h 46m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:29am
Distance157 miles (253 km)
Latest train departure8:28pm

Reading to Plymouth Train

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

Best price found
06/01
$90
06/02
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Today
$90
06/04
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06/05
$89
06/06
$85
06/07
$74
06/08
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Plymouth was searched and found on Jun 7, 2025 with a price of $74

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

You can expect to pay from $74 to $338 for a train ticket from Reading to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-06-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Reading to Plymouth is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Plymouth, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Reading and Plymouth, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Reading to Plymouth.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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