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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

$26

tomorrow

$23

Sunday

Monday

$47

Tuesday

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

$48

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 41m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:59:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 41m
FlixBus	4h 50m	3:55 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:55:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 20m	12:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:30 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	10h 30m	2:50 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	1:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
National Express	9h 50m	12:30 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:20 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 41m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:59:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 41m
FlixBus	4h 50m	3:55 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:55:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 10m	12:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	3:35 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$61	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:35:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	11h 5m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:20 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:15:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 15m	2:50 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	4h 10m	12:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	9h 50m	12:30 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:20 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	11h 30m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Reading via Exeter, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  5:05 PM
  
  Exeter
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Exeter
  Bus Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 50m	3:55 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:45 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:55:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	4h 41m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:40 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:59:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 41m
National Express	9h 15m	2:50 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	4h 10m	12:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	6:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	2:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:20:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 10m	12:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:20 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	6:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	2:50 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:20:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	9h 15m	2:50 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:05 PM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$61	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 2:50:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	10h 15m	12:30 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:45 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 AM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	11h 5m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:20 AM	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Reading via Exeter, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  5:05 PM
  
  Exeter
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Exeter
  Bus Station
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 PM to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plymouth to Reading is $19 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Plymouth to Reading. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 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 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Reading starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	157.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Reading

Every day, 5 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$26

Saturday 12/06

$53

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$47

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$47

Thursday 12/11

$48

Friday 12/12

$33

Saturday 12/13

$48

Sunday 12/14

$47

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$31

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$47

Tuesday 12/23

$33

Wednesday 12/24

$47

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$33

Saturday 12/27

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 $21, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Reading. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Reading, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

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.

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.

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

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 $19 and takes 4h 50m 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 $19 and $71. 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 5 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 $53. 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 12:30 AM. 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 11:15 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

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

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plymouth and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!