The average bus between Reading and Plymouth takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Plymouth. 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 twice daily between Reading and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Reading to Plymouth bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Plymouth bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Book your Reading to Plymouth bus tickets online with Reading Buses and FlixBus.
The distance between Reading and Plymouth is 252.9 km. The road distance is 326 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Plymouth Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
