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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 bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m 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 bus is $0.36 (€0.29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Reading costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
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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.
8:50 AM7h59Plymouth4:49 PMReading$1121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:50 AM7h59Plymouth4:49 PMReading$1121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 AM7h59Plymouth4:49 PMReading$1121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:50 AM7h59Plymouth3:49 PMReading$1131One-way0 transfers
- 12:25 PM8h22Plymouth8:47 PMReading$1141One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 AM9h29Plymouth3:49 PMReading$1241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Reading:
A bus is $0.36 (€0.29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Reading costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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