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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €75, while a bus costs an average of €89.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Reading:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Reading costing on average €89.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around €89 compared to roughly €54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-35.18. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Plymouth to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:25 AM7h46Plymouth7:11 PMReading€1061One-way0 transfers
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- 11:25 AM7h46Plymouth7:11 PMReading€1061One-way0 transfers
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- 11:25 AM7h46Plymouth7:11 PMReading€1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Reading:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Reading costing on average €89.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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