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Compare all timetables for the bus from Plymouth to Reading

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plymouth to Reading from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $49
tomorrow
from $20
Thursday
from $14
Friday
from $38
Saturday
from $14
Sunday
Monday
from $35

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Reading via Landrake, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 2%
      11h 12m
      Plymouth
      7 mi
      8:08 AM
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $48

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    8:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 41m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    9:00 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    1:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Reading via Exeter, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      5:25 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      9:00 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 41m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:40 AM
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    9:00 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:20 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Reading via Exeter, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      5:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      5:25 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      9:00 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $16

Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Plymouth and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Plymouth to Reading. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Plymouth and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Plymouth to Reading, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Reading, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Reading starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus $14
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:10 PM
Latest Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 157.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Reading

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Plymouth for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
$49
Wednesday 05/07
$40
Thursday 05/08
$31
Friday 05/09
$38
Saturday 05/10
$31
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$35
Tuesday 05/13
$31
Wednesday 05/14
$35
Thursday 05/15
$31
Friday 05/16
$19
Saturday 05/17
Sunday 05/18
$29
Monday 05/19
$17
Tuesday 05/20
$14
Wednesday 05/21
$18
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
$40
Saturday 05/24
$31
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
$24
Thursday 05/29
$29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $14, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Reading. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Reading, with $14. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plymouth to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plymouth to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Plymouth to Reading are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plymouth to Reading

These are the most booked bus companies between Plymouth to Reading from our users.

National Express from Plymouth to Reading

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Plymouth to Reading:

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:10 PM
Last Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 5/5/2025

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Reading

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plymouth and Reading.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Plymouth to Reading? Compare all modes of transports from Plymouth to Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Plymouth to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route Plymouth to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plymouth to Reading bus

How much does a Plymouth Reading bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 4h 41m to reach Reading. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plymouth to Reading?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading.

On average, how many connections are available from Plymouth to Reading each day?

Every day, the Plymouth to Reading bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plymouth to Reading take?

The fastest bus from Plymouth to Reading is offered by National Express and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Reading?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading from Plymouth starts at 12:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Plymouth to Reading?

The latest bus trip departing from Plymouth for Reading starts at 11:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Plymouth Reading route?

When traveling by bus from Plymouth to Reading, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Plymouth to Reading bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Plymouth Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plymouth Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plymouth to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plymouth to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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