How far is Reading from Plymouth?

About 157 miles (254 km) separate Reading and Plymouth.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Reading to Plymouth leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Plymouth Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Reading to Plymouth from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 40m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 35m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 40m	1:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 35m	1:25am	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Plymouth on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 45m	6:15am	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 10m	4:15pm	Plymouth, Marsh Mills, o/s Sainsburys	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	4h 55m	2:20pm	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	4:25pm	Plymouth Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

157 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $85	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $340	Average Duration2h 58m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $35	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Plymouth?

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Stops in Plymouth

A
Plymouth Coach Station
165 Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 1HZ, UK
B
Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station
Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4
C
Port: Plymouth
Millbay, Plymouth, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EW, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $31

National Express Reading Plymouth recent customer reviews

Horrendous trip from Reading to Plymouth, delayed due to two accidents and then diversion made worse by driver error. A two hour diversion and additional 45mins rest requirement, before stopping again to change driver. Arrived at 5pm instead of 1.40pm.

Theresa G.

August 15, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Plymouth by bus

How far is Reading from Plymouth?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$20

11/20

$21

Today

$24

11/22

$27

11/23

$29

11/24

$19

11/25

$18

11/26

$18

The cheapest trip from Reading to Plymouth was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $75 for a bus ticket from Reading to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.