The average bus between Plymouth and Reading takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Plymouth and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Reading. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Plymouth to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
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The distance between Plymouth and Reading is 252.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.