What is the distance between Reading and Taunton?

The distance separating Reading and Taunton is 98 miles (157 km).

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

If you're headed to Taunton from Reading, chances are that your bus will leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Taunton Bus 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 Taunton from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Taunton on November 22
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	2h 50m	12:15pm	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	2h 45m	4:15am	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:40 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Taunton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Taunton. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $45	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $236	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $25	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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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 Taunton?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Taunton

A - Taunton Bus Station

B - Blackbrook Park Avenue

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Taunton by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Taunton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Taunton?

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

$20

11/17

$23

Today

$17

11/19

$14

11/20

No data

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11/22

$17

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The cheapest trip from Reading to Taunton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $26 for a bus ticket from Reading to Taunton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Reading to Taunton?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 25m	Avg Price$88	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures2