What is the distance between Reading and Exeter?

About 122 miles (197 km) separate Reading and Exeter.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Exeter?

If you're headed to Exeter from Reading, chances are that your bus will leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Exeter?

Once in Exeter, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Exeter Guildhall, The Jurassic Coast, Quay climbing Centre, Exeter Racecourse and Tenpin Bowling.

Bus Reading to Exeter from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Exeter on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 40m	1:05pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	3h 35m	5:05am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:04 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Exeter

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

122 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $55	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $257	Average Duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $18	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Exeter?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Exeter by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Exeter?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Exeter?
What are the best sights and things to do in Exeter?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$21

11/17

$30

Today

$17

11/19

$16

11/20

$15

11/21

$15

11/22

$16

11/23

$15

The cheapest trip from Reading to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $30 for a bus ticket from Reading to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-20.