The distance between Plymouth and Reading is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Plymouth to Reading by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Reading.
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Reading by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Plymouth and Reading is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Plymouth and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Reading is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Plymouth and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 40m.
Great Western Railway run train services between Plymouth and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and Reading. The distance is around 318km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | £76($90) | hourly | 303km (188 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £36($43) | on demand | 318km (197 miles) |
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.