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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
$30
tomorrow
$30
Wednesday
$30
Thursday
$38
Friday
$18
Saturday
$30
Sunday
$41

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 7h 15m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:50 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $33
National Express 6h 40m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 6h 30m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $37
National Express 8h 35m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 8:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      11:00 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      11:10 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 2h 45m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:50 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $30
National Express 7h 25m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 0m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $37
National Express 8h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      5:15 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 7h 15m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:50 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $30
National Express 8h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 8h 0m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      5:15 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $38
National Express 8h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $38
National Express 7h 15m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:50 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $41
National Express 7h 25m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 25m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      5:15 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 6h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      11:30 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:55 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 45m 9:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $18
FlixBus 3h 35m 1:30 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 6h 40m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 7h 15m 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $39
National Express 7h 5m 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:50 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:50 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $30
National Express 6h 30m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $30
National Express 7h 25m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 6h 40m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $34
National Express 7h 55m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:20 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      5:15 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $41
National Express 7h 15m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 10:50 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $41
National Express 6h 40m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $42
National Express 6h 30m 5:50 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $42
National Express 8h 5m 11:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 7:30 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      5:15 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      9:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Reading to Exeter is $18 on 5/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Reading to Exeter. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Reading and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from Reading to Exeter, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Exeter, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Reading to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Exeter starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 3h 35m
Earliest Bus 11:25 AM
Latest Bus 5:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 122.4 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Exeter

Every day, 5 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 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
$33
Tuesday 04/28
$30
Wednesday 04/29
$30
Thursday 04/30
$38
Friday 05/01
$39
Saturday 05/02
$30
Sunday 05/03
$41
Monday 05/04
$37
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$33
Saturday 05/09
$30
Sunday 05/10
$33
Monday 05/11
$30
Tuesday 05/12
$30
Wednesday 05/13
$36
Thursday 05/14
$40
Friday 05/15
$34
Saturday 05/16
$41
Sunday 05/17
$39
Monday 05/18
$39
Tuesday 05/19
$37
Wednesday 05/20
$30
Thursday 05/21
$33
Friday 05/22
$30
Saturday 05/23

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 $18, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Exeter. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Exeter, with $18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

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.

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.

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 $18 and takes 3h 45m 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 $18 and $63. 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 5 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 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. 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 11:25 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 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Reading to Exeter?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Reading and Exeter. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Reading to Exeter?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Reading and Exeter change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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