Bus from Reading to Exeter from $19

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Exeter

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Exeter from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $38
Wednesday
from $38
Thursday
Friday
from $41
Saturday
from $19
Sunday
from $41

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:50 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:20 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    9:25 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 10m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      12:30 PM
      Bristol
      Coldharbour Lane
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      7:20 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    11:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:50 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    4:55 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:20 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    1:05 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    9:35 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 10m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      12:30 PM
      Bristol
      Coldharbour Lane
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      7:20 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    11:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:50 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    8:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    7:50 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      3:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 3h 45m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      7:20 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:50 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    7:20 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    11:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    10:50 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    11:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:20 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    7:20 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      3:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 3h 45m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      7:20 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $24

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Reading to Exeter. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Reading and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 buses from Reading to Exeter, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Reading and Exeter, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Reading to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Exeter starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 3h 40m
Earliest Bus 1:05 PM
Latest Bus 5:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 122.4 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Exeter

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Reading for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
$38
Wednesday 03/26
$38
Thursday 03/27
Friday 03/28
$41
Saturday 03/29
$40
Sunday 03/30
$41
Monday 03/31
$16
Tuesday 04/01
$36
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 04/03
Friday 04/04
Saturday 04/05
$37
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
$36
Thursday 04/10
$42
Friday 04/11
Saturday 04/12
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
Thursday 04/17
$30
Friday 04/18
$44
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $19, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Exeter. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Exeter, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Exeter

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 Reading to Exeter 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 Reading to Exeter, 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 Reading to Exeter are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Exeter

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

FlixBus from Reading to Exeter

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Reading to Exeter:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 3h 40m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Last Bus 8:50 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 3/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Exeter

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

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 Reading to Exeter? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Exeter.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Exeter

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

FAQs about the Reading to Exeter bus

How much does a Reading Exeter bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 3h 40m to reach Exeter. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Exeter.

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

Every day, the Reading to Exeter bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Reading to Exeter is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Exeter?

The earliest bus arriving in Exeter from Reading starts at 1:05 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 Reading to Exeter?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Exeter starts at 5:50 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 Reading Exeter route?

When traveling by bus from Reading to Exeter, 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 Reading and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Exeter 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 Reading to Exeter 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 Reading Exeter 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 Reading Exeter 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 Reading to Exeter on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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