Bus and Coach from Taunton to Reading: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Taunton to Reading

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

today

£33

tomorrow

Thursday

£14

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

£15

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	7h 5m	07:45	Taunton	Coach Station	14:50	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 07:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
	National Express	8h 55m	10:25	Taunton	Coach Station	19:20	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride		Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:25:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Taunton to Reading via Bristol, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  04:10
  
  Taunton
  Coach Station
  
  05:40
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 04:10:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  14:00
  
  Reading
  Mereoak Park & Ride
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 12:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	18:00	Taunton	BP Garage	20:45	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	01:55	Taunton	BP Garage	04:40	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 01:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	7h 20m	04:45	Taunton	Coach Station	12:05	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 04:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 5m	07:45	Taunton	Coach Station	14:50	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	8h 55m	10:25	Taunton	Coach Station	19:20	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:25:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	18:00	Taunton	BP Garage	20:45	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	01:55	Taunton	BP Garage	04:40	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 01:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	8h 55m	07:55	Taunton	Coach Station	16:50	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	6h 35m	05:30	Taunton	Coach Station	12:05	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	7h 0m	13:15	Taunton	Coach Station	20:15	Reading	Mereoak Park & Ride	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 13:15:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Taunton to Reading is £14 on 18/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Taunton and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between Taunton and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Taunton to Reading. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Taunton and Reading.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 6 coaches from Taunton to Reading, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Taunton and Reading, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Taunton to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Taunton to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from Taunton to Reading starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:45
Latest Coach	18:00
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	156.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Taunton to Reading

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Taunton for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£31

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£14

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£37

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£35

Wednesday 24/12

£31

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Taunton to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Taunton to Reading, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £14, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Taunton to Reading. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Taunton to Reading, with £14. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

How to save money travelling from Taunton to Reading

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 Taunton to Reading 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 Taunton to Reading, 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 coaches from Taunton to Reading are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Taunton to Reading

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

FlixBus from Taunton to Reading

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	2h 45m
Earliest Coach	01:55
Last Coach	18:00
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	09/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Taunton and Reading

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Taunton and Reading.

Blackbrook Park Avenue

Coach Station

Tower Street 2

Heron Gate Riverside

Castle Green

Monkton Heathfield

Mereoak Park & Ride

Station North Interchange

Bagnall Way

Festival

Calcott

Town Centre

Station Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Taunton to Reading

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

FAQs about the Taunton to Reading bus

How much does a Taunton - Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Taunton - Reading bus trip is available from £14 and takes 2h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Taunton to Reading is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £44. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Taunton - Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Taunton to Reading is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Taunton take?

The quickest coach from Taunton to Reading is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Taunton to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Taunton at 07:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Taunton to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Taunton at 18:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Taunton - Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Taunton to Reading can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Taunton and Reading 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 bus to Reading from Taunton?

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

What equipment is available for the Taunton Reading 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 travelling 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 Taunton to Reading on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Taunton and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Taunton and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!