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4.6Travel Information between Plymouth and Reading
 Distance | 156 miles (252 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $15 - $44 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $15 (€14) • 4 h 41 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $44 (€40) • 2 h 39 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Great Western Rail |
Take a train or bus to travel 156 miles (252 km) between Plymouth and Reading. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Plymouth to Reading.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Reading
Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Reading.
There are 2 options to travel from Plymouth to Reading including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Reading from Plymouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Plymouth to Reading:
Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a train, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Plymouth to Reading is by train, which takes on average 2 h 39 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 41 min on average.
Reading is approximately 156 miles (252 km) away from Plymouth.
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Reading is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Plymouth and Reading as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Reading:
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading).
- Trains mostly leave from Plymouth and tend to arrive in Reading.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Plymouth to Reading:
- You can go to Reading from Plymouth by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€14) with FlixBus from Plymouth to Reading on Omio.
- You can go to Reading from Plymouth by train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. You'll see cheap train tickets for $44 (€40) with CrossCountry from Plymouth to Reading on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Reading with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Plymouth to Reading.
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