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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Plymouth

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Plymouth from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$50
tomorrow
$43
Sunday
$66
Monday
$60
Tuesday
$56
Wednesday
$56
Thursday
$25

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 0m 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $50
National Express 9h 10m 3:45 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $50
National Express 8h 55m 4:30 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $54
National Express 9h 0m 4:30 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 0m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      1:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 8h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      9:25 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 10m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $43
National Express 9h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $43
National Express 9h 5m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $60
FlixBus 4h 45m 1:30 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:15 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 5h 0m 9:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 50m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      1:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      4:15 PM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 5m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $66
National Express 9h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $66
National Express 9h 10m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $71
National Express 9h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than $40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 50m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      1:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      4:15 PM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save $40

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 5m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $60
National Express 9h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 4h 50m 1:30 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:20 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 5h 10m 9:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:35 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $62
National Express 9h 10m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 50m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      1:20 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      4:15 PM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 10m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $56
National Express 9h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $56
National Express 9h 5m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $60
National Express 9h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      1:10 PM
      Exeter
      Sidwell Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      4:00 PM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 10m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:45 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $56
National Express 9h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $56
National Express 9h 5m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $59
National Express 9h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Plymouth via Exeter, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      1:10 PM
      Exeter
      Sidwell Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      4:00 PM
      Plymouth
      Marsh Mills
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 1:30 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 6:15 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $25
FlixBus 5h 0m 9:25 AM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 2:25 PM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $25
National Express 9h 10m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:30 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $31
National Express 9h 5m 4:20 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 1:25 AM Plymouth Marsh Mills  Economy $31
National Express 9h 20m 3:35 PM Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 12:55 AM Plymouth Coach Station  Economy $56

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Reading to Plymouth is $20 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Plymouth

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Plymouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Reading to Plymouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Reading and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from Reading to Plymouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Reading and Plymouth, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Plymouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Reading to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Plymouth starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Bus 3:45 PM
Latest Bus 4:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 157.1 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Plymouth

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Reading for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
Thursday 08/27
Friday 08/28
$50
Saturday 08/29
$43
Sunday 08/30
$66
Monday 08/31
$60
Tuesday 09/01
$56
Wednesday 09/02
$56
Thursday 09/03
$31
Friday 09/04
$53
Saturday 09/05
$57
Sunday 09/06
$23
Monday 09/07
$23
Tuesday 09/08
$37
Wednesday 09/09
$22
Thursday 09/10
$20
Friday 09/11
$43
Saturday 09/12
$37
Sunday 09/13
$62
Monday 09/14
$43
Tuesday 09/15
$49
Wednesday 09/16
$20
Thursday 09/17
$37
Friday 09/18
$23
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Plymouth. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Plymouth, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Reading to Plymouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Reading to Plymouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Reading to Plymouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Plymouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Reading to Plymouth from our users.

FlixBus from Reading to Plymouth

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Reading to Plymouth:

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Bus 1:30 AM
Last Bus 9:25 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 8/13/2026

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Plymouth

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Reading and Plymouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Plymouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Reading to Plymouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Reading to Plymouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Reading to Plymouth bus

How much does a Reading Plymouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 45m to reach Plymouth. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Reading to Plymouth?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $71. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plymouth.

On average, how many connections are available from Reading to Plymouth each day?

Every day, the Reading to Plymouth bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Reading to Plymouth take?

The fastest bus from Reading to Plymouth is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Plymouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Plymouth from Reading starts at 3:45 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Reading to Plymouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Plymouth starts at 4:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Reading Plymouth route?

When traveling by bus from Reading to Plymouth, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Plymouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Plymouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Reading to Plymouth bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Reading Plymouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Reading Plymouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Reading to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Reading to Plymouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Reading and Plymouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Reading to Plymouth?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Reading and Plymouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Reading to Plymouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Reading and to Plymouth

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